AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMine Reclamation: Wyoming DEQ’s abandoned-mine division is getting a new leader Nov. 7, as retiring administrator Don Newton leaves after expanding reclamation work and partnerships. Energy and Development: Gov. Mark Gordon’s agreement with the Trump administration aims to speed permits for energy and industrial projects, including data centers, even as some expedited projects have drawn local and wildlife concerns. Wyoming’s data center boom is also raising questions about land-use rules and oversight. Wildlife: Greater Yellowstone grizzly deaths have hit a modern record for the third year running: at least 82 bears have died so far in 2026. Chronic wasting disease has also been detected in a new Jackson-area deer hunt zone. Land and Water: A new study finds Western glaciers have lost 35% of their area since the 1950s, including glaciers in Wyoming. Researchers will study the Mullen Fire burn scar this winter to learn how wildfire affects snowpack and water supplies. Habitat: A 233-acre conservation easement near Boulder protects a key pronghorn migration bottleneck. Grand Targhee: The Forest Service has outlined 12 steps before deciding on the resort’s expansion, which faces objections over wildlife and other environmental impacts.
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