AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Ozone: Hot weather plus smoke from the Gold Mountain, Ferris and Babylon fires kept air quality shaky across Colorado’s Western Slope, with Montrose and Mesa County under wildfire air health advisories and Denver also seeing elevated pollution. Colorado River Deadline Pressure: Colorado River states are racing toward a new water deal as current agreements expire in October and federal plans are due soon, with Lake Powell continuing its steep slide toward record lows. Fire Response on the Ground: CDOT rebuilt a vital CO 165 bridge in less than 11 hours after it was destroyed in the Aspen Acres fire, restoring emergency access and reducing evacuation bottlenecks. Wildlife Connectivity Effort: Wild Connections is recruiting volunteers to remove about 4.5 miles of barbed-wire fencing at Chubb Park to reopen migration corridors for elk, mule deer and pronghorn. Drought, Fires, and Fisheries: CPW’s Southeast Region Sportspersons’ Roundtable will focus on drought, low flows, public access issues and fish salvages affecting regional fisheries and hatchery operations. Health & Care Staffing: Colorado nursing homes face rising complaints and serious deficiencies as regulators weigh tougher minimum staffing rules.
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