AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Lands: A new map identifies at least 35 proposed data center and infrastructure applications across six Western states, covering more than 24,000 acres. One proposed site near Las Vegas spans 2,520 acres, raising questions about public-land use and resource demands. Water: Severe drought continues across the Southwest, with the Colorado River’s long decline keeping Lake Mead near historic lows. Nevada and Arizona are challenging a federal plan they say would cut their Colorado River supplies. Wildfire and Forests: A biomass facility near Truckee is moving ahead, turning local forest vegetation and woody waste into products such as biochar, with the goal of improving forest health and reducing wildfire risk. Post-Fire Treatments: The BLM plans herbicide treatments north of Reno following a fire. Wildlife: A mountain lion sighting at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park prompted officials to urge trail users to leash pets and keep children close.
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