AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoColorado River Crunch: The Trump administration is drafting a 10-year Colorado River plan that could force California, Arizona, and Nevada to cut withdrawals by as much as 40%—a move that threatens farming, hydropower, and city water supplies as Lake Mead and Lake Powell keep sinking. Wildfire Watch: In Northern California, lightning sparked fresh fires, pulling firefighters into El Dorado and Mendocino County even as small rain helped stop at least one blaze under 7 acres. Tahoe Power Strain: Lake Tahoe residents are facing a looming electricity cutoff tied to utilities shifting capacity to Nevada data centers, while researchers warn environmental reviews for new data centers often miss key water impacts. Wildlife Crossings: Southern California is pushing ahead with multiple wildlife crossings, including a major 101 Freeway project, to help mountain lions and other animals avoid deadly traffic. Nevada Energy & Water: The week’s biggest theme is clear: drought and grid limits are colliding with AI and data-center growth—fast.
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