AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoColorado River Drought: Lake Mead hit a new record low, dropping below the prior low set in 2022 as megadrought continues to squeeze supplies for millions across the Southwest. Local River Restoration: Crews are removing invasive tamarisk and Russian olive along the Colorado River at Dos Rios Park in Grand Junction to cut wildfire fuel and restore native habitat. Wildlife Under Stress: Colorado Parks and Wildlife says extreme drought is pushing bears into neighborhoods, with Mesa County bear reports jumping from 28 last year to 257 this year. Public Health—West Nile: La Plata County confirmed its first West Nile case of 2026, while Arizona’s Pima County reported 19 cases this year as mosquitoes and monsoon conditions drive spread. Water & Courts: An appeals court revived litigation over Suncor refinery pollution in Commerce City, keeping pressure on Colorado’s enforcement approach. Policy & Community: Longmont launched a voucher program to help residents swap gas lawn tools for electric equipment, aiming to cut local emissions and noise. Energy Transition: Molson Coors is converting a former coal mine site in Keenesburg into a 47-acre solar farm.
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