Wildlife & Livestock Conflict: Colorado Parks and Wildlife concluded lethal wolf removals tied to repeated livestock attacks, killing two yearlings from the Copper Creek and Three Creeks packs in Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties, while CPW says non-lethal tools will continue during an evaluation period. Bear Safety: Eagle County released details after a bear charged a deputy in EagleVail; CPW determined the killing was justified in self-defense. Water Resilience: Grand Canyon National Park says South Rim water service after the Aug. 29 flash flood should return in weeks, not months, as crews build a temporary intake at Bright Angel Creek to restore supply while permanent repairs proceed. Climate Extremes & Forest Recovery: A new study warns fast, large wildfires in Colorado’s conifer forests may cause long-term ecological damage that prevents forests from returning to dense, dark-green conditions. Data Centers & Public Land: A Nevada land-appeals stay temporarily halts a controversial data center on public land after claims of inadequate environmental review and public input. Invasive Species Prevention: Utah inspected 9,418 watercraft over Labor Day weekend, with 440 at Lake Powell, to slow quagga mussels and other aquatic invasives. Local Conservation: Routt County approved $3M to permanently protect Nottingham Ranch via a conservation easement covering about 17,300 acres.