AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfire resilience in the West: A new study on giant sequoias finds prescribed thinning and burns can cut sequoia deaths after major fires by more than half, offering a practical “burn ahead of the blaze” strategy for long-lived forests. Idaho wildlife safety: Crews are nearing completion of the Rocky Point wildlife underpass on U.S. 30 in Bear Lake County, built to reduce deadly deer collisions and guide animals with fencing. Roadless Rule fight: Conservation groups are urging public comment and postcard outreach as the USDA moves toward rescinding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, with events planned in Idaho and across the region. Aquatic invasive crackdown: Idaho officials have started a multi-phase quagga mussel treatment in the Snake River near Twin Falls using EPA-approved copper products, with monitoring through Sept. 13. Air pollution in court: Idaho AG Raúl Labrador joined a coalition challenging climate-related conflicts at Big Four accounting firms, while other GOP AGs push the U.S. Supreme Court to roll back stricter soot pollution limits. Energy planning: A draft Northwest power plan calls for major renewable buildout plus storage and some natural gas to meet rising demand through 2032. Rural health funding: Idaho rural providers can apply for Healthcare Infrastructure Support funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program, with a Sept. 13 deadline.
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