AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYellowstone Grizzlies on the Move: After two hikers were mauled May 4, Yellowstone officials say grizzly activity has been unusually early since near New Year’s, with warm, low-snow conditions pulling people onto trails that are often closed in spring. Wildlife Management in Idaho: Idaho Fish and Game moved 34 elk from Big Willow Creek to the Panhandle in an “experimental approach” after reported $1M+ in crop damage, fitting animals with GPS collars and monitoring the herd. Public Lands Tension: The BLM rescinded its 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health “Public Lands Rule,” arguing it restored balance and cut regulatory burdens—renewing debate over how conservation and grazing should be weighed. Energy & Water Watch: TerraVolt signed a natural gas supply deal for an onsite power plant at a planned Idaho data center campus, while Reclamation’s Jackson Lake meeting points to tight Snake River basin water and possible sharp drops later this year. Outdoor Life & Heat: Idaho’s hottest Mays since 1895 are back in the headlines as spring wildlife activity ramps up.
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