AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIdaho Water & Health: Idaho health officials are warning about rabid bats after testing showed a sharp rise in rabies-positive bats and potential human exposures, with Ririe Reservoir also under a harmful cyanobacteria advisory. Aquatic Invasives: A new report highlights California’s golden mussel discovery as a costly Idaho lesson: preventing aquatic invaders is far cheaper than trying to control them after they spread. Wildlife Policy: A Trump order starts a review that could weaken Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves and Mexican wolves, with Idaho listed among states with sizable gray wolf populations. Federal Capacity: U.S. Fish and Wildlife staffing is down sharply across the West, including Idaho, raising concerns about enforcement and conservation workload. Energy & Water Infrastructure: Research using Idaho National Laboratory tools suggests retrofitting non-powered dams could generate major electricity, while a separate look at the data center boom flags mounting water stress in small towns. Local Spotlight: Riders completed the Idaho Smoke and Fire bikepacking route after extreme weather and wildlife encounters.
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