Climate Research Under Pressure: A Colorado-based climate scientist warns Trump-era moves are crippling NCAR and other federal research, including a funding freeze that nearly led to layoffs at CIRES/Global Monitoring work. Wildlife Crossings Funding: New laws in multiple states aim to cut animal-vehicle crashes by financing wildlife corridors; Oregon is rolling out a dedicated “1.25% for Wildlife” hotel tax. Severe Weather Watch: Eastern Colorado faces a slight risk of storms with damaging winds up to 70 mph and large hail. Drought Impacts Fisheries: Colorado Parks and Wildlife will start an emergency public fish salvage at Nee Noshe Reservoir June 1 as drought and low operations threaten the fishery. Local Water Education: Fraser elementary students adopted a stormwater drainageway, helping map it and pushing cleanup and monitoring as drought concentrates pollution. EV Sales Slump: Colorado EV sales fell sharply in early 2026 after incentive changes and the end of a federal credit, raising questions about what will restart demand. Trash Cleanup Win: Aspen’s Pristine Riders Trash Crush logged record volunteer numbers, with organizers urging more help as additional cleanup areas remain. AnimalAid Expansion: Project AnimalAid is opening a new Gunbarrel home with an open house and ribbon cutting June 10, expanding its surplus medical supply recycling for animal welfare groups.