AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoWildlife Monitoring: Wyoming Game and Fish is asking sage-grouse hunters to leave one wing from each bird at collection barrels or regional offices. The samples help biologists track reproduction and guide population management. Bird Protection: A long-term study found that painting one wind-turbine blade cut bird deaths by nearly 74%, a relatively simple fix worth considering as wind power expands. Safer Hunting: A tribal eagle-rehabilitation center is urging Mountain West hunters to use non-lead ammunition after a released golden eagle likely died from lead poisoning. Laramie Pollution: Residents are concerned about the creosote smell from more than 1,000 railroad ties stacked beside the Laramie River Greenbelt. Forest Management: The Forest Service plans prescribed burns on up to 2,000 acres of Pole Mountain to reduce wildfire fuels; smoke may be visible from nearby roads, and burn areas could temporarily close. Household Energy: Wyoming families face higher heating bills this winter, with natural-gas users projected to pay an average $726, up from $686 last year.
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