AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire & Smoke Watch: Oregon’s DEQ extended a hazardous air quality advisory for eastern and central counties as smoke from dozens of wildfires lingered, with conditions expected to stay poor through at least July 29. Major Highway Disruption: Interstate 84 was shut for about 70 miles between Baker City and Ontario due to the Fox Fire, reopening later that day. Endangered Species Protections: A report says the Forest Service quietly rewrote protections for imperiled species and withheld new biological documents from the public. Conservation Land Back: Save the Redwoods League restored and transferred a former old-growth sawmill site near Redwood National Park to the Yurok Tribe, creating a new public gateway with trails and interpretive exhibits. Oregon Policy & Infrastructure: Oregon is set to charge service providers more for undersea cable installations, including tripling application fees and adding compensation for undersea infrastructure. Data Centers & Local Control: In Ogle County, officials said they’ve received no data center applications and are updating conditional-use rules to keep siting in industrial zones. AZA Conference in Portland: The Association of Zoos and Aquariums will hold its 2026 annual conference in Portland Sept. 26–Oct. 1.
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