AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife Alert: Bird flu has been confirmed in wild geese across Reno-Sparks, with sick and dead birds reported near UNR’s Manzanita Lake. Officials say public risk is low; avoid touching birds and keep pets and children away. Species Protection: A conservation group is suing the federal government over missed deadlines to decide whether the rare Amargosa toad and Oasis Valley speckled dace near Beatty should receive endangered-species protections. Fire Prevention: Tahoe National Forest plans a 185-acre prescribed burn near Nevada City through Nov. 1 to reduce fire hazards and improve wildlife habitat; smoke may be visible in the area. Wildfire Research: A Reno-led study found Western wildfires were five times more likely to stop at cropland than at other vegetation, even as millions of acres of farmland have disappeared. Data Center Concerns: Nevada advocates are warning that new data center development could strain water and energy supplies and threaten wildlife habitat.
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