AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Under Pressure: A new study using decades of Mountain West tracking data finds severe drought is shrinking high-quality habitat for mule deer, black bears and cougars, with the biggest losses hitting top predators and fawn recruitment dropping by more than a third in extreme drought years. Rare Plants, Big Stakes: The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect two rare goldenweeds under the Endangered Species Act, citing habitat loss across parts of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Road Safety for Animals: Blaine County updated a plan to cut wildlife-vehicle collisions, targeting Highway 75 and U.S. 20 and 26 with measures like signage, lighting, speed changes and wildlife-friendly infrastructure. Local River Tensions: Bellevue held a town hall after residents complained about permitted and unpermitted work along Trout Lane on the Big Wood River, including riparian vegetation damage and a stop-work order tied to floodplain permitting. Idaho’s Legal-Advocacy Loss: Advocates for the West Executive Director Laird Lucas is retiring after 23 years leading free environmental legal services in Idaho and beyond. Northern Lights Watch: NOAA forecasts a chance to see aurora borealis in Idaho and other northern states during Friday and Saturday nights.
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