Grizzly Bear Protections: The Trump administration and three Western governors proposed changes that would make it easier for states to authorize killing grizzlies in the Lower 48, with public comments due Monday—raising fresh alarms for Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming’s already-fragmented populations. Wildlife Safety in Wyoming: WGFD investigated a bear attack on Teton Pass after a hiker was injured in a defensive encounter with a presumed black bear sow and cubs; the History Trail was temporarily closed and no further management is planned. Oil & Gas Public Input: BLM opened a 30-day scoping period for a March 2027 Wyoming oil and gas lease sale covering 328 parcels and 427,701 acres, with comments due Sept. 10. Wildlife Crossings: WYDOT and Game and Fish are building crossings on a high-collision stretch of US-189 near Kemmerer, aiming to cut wildlife-vehicle crashes with deer fencing plus underpasses and an overpass. Rural Health Funding: Wyoming’s Rural Health Transformation Advisory Committee began allocating $205 million in federal funds to strengthen emergency care, workforce training, and rural hospital capacity. Colorado River Fight: Arizona warned the federal Colorado River plan could cause “catastrophic harm,” setting up potential legal battles as climate-driven drought tightens supplies. Wyoming Fossil Climate Clue: A new study using Wyoming fossils finds ancient forests lost most canopy during a major warming event and took over 100,000 years to recover—an ominous parallel for today’s rapid change. Local Notes: WYDOT scheduled I-80 off-ramp and bridge-deck work near Wamsutter and Green River, and a new music festival at Logan Ranch will raise money for The Broken Bandit Wildlife Center.