AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoColorado River Crisis: Lake Mead hit a new record-low elevation of 1,040.5 feet as drought deepens, raising fears for hydropower and “dead pool” conditions. Water Policy: The Bureau of Reclamation released a final 10-year operating plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036, using an adaptive framework that could cut Lower Basin withdrawals up to 3 million acre-feet annually. Wildlife & Fisheries: Federal officials decided not to release “cool water” from Lake Powell this year, protecting strained hydropower but leaving the threatened humpback chub more exposed. Climate Accountability: Boulder County’s climate lawsuit against Big Oil is set for the U.S. Supreme Court, with the justices deciding whether the case can proceed. Public Health: Monarch Mountain Lodge and the town of Garfield received a boil-water advisory after pressure-loss events. Wildlife Recovery: CPW took an injured bear cub to rehab in Custer County and reopened Fishers Peak State Park’s summit trail after peregrine falcons fledged. Energy & Air: Adams County added fees to public EV chargers, while Colorado’s wildfire smoke and heat continue to drive health and recreation impacts. Ballot Watch: A “right to natural gas” initiative qualified for Colorado’s November ballot.
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