AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWestern Warming: The Tetons’ snow season is off to a slow start after a warm, dry spell; Jackson temperatures have averaged 6.6°F above normal this month. A new glacier review finds more than 300 glaciers have vanished from the contiguous West since the mid-20th century, while the survivors have lost 35% of their area. Data Center Water: Wyoming lawmakers are weighing water-use caps for large data centers and a broader groundwater study as projects multiply, including a proposed facility near Evanston with up to 5 gigawatts of capacity. Wildlife Under Pressure: Chronic wasting disease affects 95% of Wyoming’s mule deer herds and 71% of elk herds, according to Game and Fish. Greater Yellowstone grizzly deaths have also reached a modern record, with at least 82 reported this year. Ranching and Predators: UW Extension and northwest Wyoming ranchers are testing GPS ear tags on 350 cattle to flag possible predator attacks and help crews respond faster. Forest Health: The Forest Service plans a 155-acre prescribed burn near Sundance to reduce wildfire risk.
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