AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFlash Flood Tragedy: Grand Canyon National Park reported 2 deaths and 1 missing after weekend flash flooding; at least 80 people were rescued, and damage to the park’s water pipeline triggered water restrictions. Drought & Water Cuts: Wyoming towns including Hudson are tightening outdoor watering rules as aquifers drop; Hudson’s emergency schedule runs through Oct. 1 (or longer). Roadless Rule Fight: Conservation groups are urging Wyoming residents to submit comments and write postcards as the USDA moves to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, with public input due Sept. 21. Wildlife & Invasives: Wyoming Game and Fish is asking people not to release pet goldfish after reports of invasive fish in waterways, warning about disease and impacts to native species. Recycling Update: Teton County’s recycling center in Jackson will build a new truck scale starting Sept. 2, with temporary disruptions and guidance on using other recycling sites. Upper Snake River Low Water: Record-dry conditions are pushing Jackson Lake and other Upper Snake reservoirs toward very low levels, complicating power, irrigation, and wildlife needs into fall.
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