AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWild Horses, Drought and Fire Recovery: The BLM will begin an emergency gather in southeast Oregon to remove up to 499 wild horses from the Sheepshead/Heath Creek herd after a dry winter, wildfire impacts, and severe water shortages left only 2 of 63 water sources available. Air Pollution Fight: Oregon’s attorney general joined a multistate letter urging the EPA to withdraw a proposal that would weaken nitrogen-oxides limits from heavy-duty vehicles, warning it would worsen asthma and air quality in environmental justice communities. Roadless Rule Protest in Oregon: About two dozen protesters rallied at an OSU forestry summit to oppose a push to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which would allow more road building and timber harvesting on roadless national forest lands. Oregon Recycling Law Upheld: A federal court upheld Oregon’s packaging extended producer responsibility program after industry challenges, keeping registration, fees, and compliance requirements in place. DEQ Enforcement: Oregon DEQ issued 12 civil penalties totaling $430,292 in July for violations including stormwater problems, air quality monitoring failures, and underground storage tank issues. Wildfire-Related Safety: A southern Oregon occupational safety conference set for Oct. 13–15 will focus on fall protection, hearing conservation, safety leadership, and disaster readiness.
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