AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife Watch: A University of Nevada, Reno biologist has joined an international effort to find species unseen for years, including a Las Vegas-area wildflower with no confirmed sighting in nearly a century. Lithium and Water: The rush to extract lithium from beneath California’s Salton Sea is raising concerns about water use and pollution, underscoring the costs communities may face as demand for battery minerals grows. Nevada’s Public Lands: Advocates warn federal rule changes could leave backcountry areas more vulnerable to off-roading and logging, while public lands nationwide face growing pressure as management funds fall short. Local Climate and Habitat: Las Vegas is looking to plant thousands of trees to bring shade to the city’s east side; meanwhile, NDOW has moved native Truckee River fish to Manzanita Lake. Water Outlook: Forecasters see a strong chance of a wet El Niño winter in California, but research finds Western droughts are more connected than previously thought.
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