Colorado River Crunch: Arizona warns Nevada and other downstream states could face steep cuts if basin states can’t agree, with federal “no deal” rules potentially shrinking Arizona’s share dramatically while Nevada’s share drops modestly. Water Policy Pressure: Utah lawmakers say states that sue over Colorado River operations risk losing about $354M in conservation aid, pushing a “legal detente” as negotiations drag on. Wildfire Risk on Mt. Charleston: A fast-spreading invasive grass, red brome, is carpeting higher elevations and turning natural fire breaks into quick-burning fuel. Nevada Energy Direction: Gov. Joe Lombardo issued an executive order setting Nevada’s energy policy objectives for the decade, aiming for a diverse supply mix and reliability alongside renewables and storage. Conservation Funding: Nevada is rolling out $42M for habitat restoration and public recreation through the Conserve Nevada program, including river-focused projects across multiple counties. Air Pollution Map: A new “refinery risk” map estimates health impacts from oil refineries across the Mountain West, including Nevada, highlighting nearby schools and hospitals. Data Center Backlash: Nevada’s data center boom is drawing scrutiny over electricity and water use, with some cities moving toward moratoriums and stronger rules. Wildlife Success Story: Rehabilitated black bears released in California successfully hibernated and returned to the wild, a promising approach to reducing human-wildlife conflict.