AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife & Habitat: Oregon’s Western Burrowing Owl work continues at the Rees Training Center, where volunteers and partners are preserving colonies on former military land. Federal Wildlife Staffing: A new report says U.S. Fish and Wildlife staffing has fallen sharply nationwide, with Oregon down 40% since 2024—raising alarms for species protection capacity. Pollution & Public Health: OSU researchers found lead in moss near Portland-area airports (Hillsboro and Troutdale) at levels up to seven times higher than elsewhere, tied to leaded aviation fuel. Salmon & Fisheries: Gov. Kotek secured a one-year reprieve for Lower Columbia River salmon fisheries after BPA reversed a plan to end funding for the SAFE program. Elections & Governance: AG Brown and a coalition won a court order blocking USPS rules that would have disrupted vote-by-mail systems. Beaches & Water Quality: Oregon Health Authority lifted a fecal bacteria advisory at Curry County’s Mill Beach after follow-up tests showed lower levels. Wildfire Preparedness: BLM warned Labor Day isn’t the end of fire season, with restrictions still in place across Oregon and Washington. Wolves: A Trump order sets a 90-day clock on gray wolf protections, with potential delisting or downlisting decisions coming by December 3. Legal Scrutiny: House Republicans launched an investigation into Oregon environmental groups’ legal-fee practices after court wins.
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