AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoForever Chemicals: The EPA unveiled a new PFAS-treatment strategy in Commerce City, aiming to speed technologies that remove the persistent chemicals from water. Data Center Pushback: Lafayette approved an 18-month pause on new applications, while De Beque is weighing a moratorium as Colorado towns scrutinize data centers’ demands on water, power and communities. Water and Flooding: Heavy rain set an October record in Cortez and lifted McPhee Reservoir, even as drought grips parts of western Colorado. A trial will also test experimental weather technology in the Yampa River headwaters; meanwhile, Arizona has joined Nevada’s lawsuit over Colorado River rules and proposed water cuts. Wildlife: Opponents warn Amendment 83 could limit Colorado’s ability to manage wildlife beyond hunting and fishing. Wildfire Readiness: Eagle County’s new fire-resistant building code takes effect Jan. 1, setting stricter standards for new construction. Recycling: Chaffee County residents with participating trash service are gaining curbside recycling at no extra charge through the state’s producer-funded program.
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