AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoColorado River Update: The Bureau of Reclamation released a Final Environmental Impact Statement for post-2026 Lake Powell and Lake Mead operations, setting a 10-year adaptive framework through 2036 that could mean steep, flexible water cuts as conditions keep shifting. Drought Impacts in Real Time: Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared an emergency public fish salvage at Daigre Reservoir in Huerfano County after extreme drought drawdowns tied to municipal water needs—bag and possession limits are suspended for the salvage period. Urban Forest Funding: The Colorado State Forest Service opened its 2026 Colorado Urban and Community Forestry grant program with $700,000 available for projects like tree planting, wildfire mitigation, inventories, and management plans; applications are due Sept. 21. Climate Forecasting Under Pressure: A report highlights concerns that federal cuts to NOAA and staffing losses at the National Weather Service could reduce key forecasting tools as heat and extreme weather intensify. Local Housing Pressure: Santa Fe is weighing a proposal to triple a developer fee-in-lieu option for affordable units, with supporters saying it boosts funding while critics warn it could slow housing production.
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