AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife & Climate: Colorado’s drought-stressed food web is driving a surge in bear-human encounters, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife reporting 6,129 bear sightings and conflicts through mid-August—nearly double last year—pushing bears into homes, businesses, and even Denver neighborhoods. Water Supply: A rare call on the Yampa River main stem was issued near Stagecoach, threatening curtailments for more than 300 upstream diversions as historic drought tightens supplies. Energy & Communities: Residents and advocates are pushing back on Xcel Energy’s proposed power pricing plan for data centers, arguing it lacks transparency and could raise costs while undermining climate goals. Public Safety & Wildfire Response: After deaths in a Utah-Colorado border wildfire incident, advocates say the “deepening wildfire crisis” is being worsened by heat, drought, and aggressive early-attack strategies. Local Environment Watch: Colorado’s collared gray wolves remain concentrated in the northwest, with activity mapped across multiple counties and near state borders.
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