Endangered Species Act Rollback: The Trump administration is removing automatic protections for threatened plants and animals, shifting habitat safeguards to individualized plans and raising alarms that states can’t fully replace federal oversight. Colorado River Crisis: With Lake Powell and Lake Mead hitting record-low combined levels, experts warn the region is in “uncharted territory” as climate-driven declines and demand pressures collide. Wildlife Habitat in Flux: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cut critical habitat for Canada lynx by 32%, including removing the Greater Yellowstone Area from the map. Wyoming Water & Drought Context: Heat and dry conditions continue to stress the West; in nearby drought reporting, hydrologists say some reservoir worries may be exaggerated, but the overall trend is drier than wet. Air Quality/Heat Watch: A Monday heat advisory covers parts of Wyoming and the region, with smoke haze possible and health risks rising as temperatures climb. Local Governance/Data Centers: Pasco County approved a yearlong moratorium on new data centers, with residents citing water and pollution concerns tied to major AI facilities. Wyoming Weather: Cheyenne County is near 100 degrees to start the week, with a midweek front bringing storm chances. Research & Climate Science: A UW-linked King Air research effort is flying over the Salt Lake Valley to map ozone drivers during extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Outdoor Recreation Funding: Wyoming lawmakers highlighted funding shortfalls for parks and public lands at an expo in Casper, pointing to staffing and maintenance gaps.