AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSalmon Science in Oregon: OSU and NOAA are running an annual mass fish necropsy at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, cutting open thousands of juvenile coho to track ocean survival and health—work that helps forecast future salmon returns. Wildlife Safety on Public Lands: A mother bear and cub forced the temporary closure of Fan Creek Campground near McMinnville as BLM says the animals are aggressively seeking food and not afraid of people. Energy Planning for a Hotter Future: The Northwest’s draft Ninth Power Plan would add over 11,000 MW of new generation, 5,000 MW of storage, and 1,000+ aMW of efficiency by 2032, with public hearings starting in September. Wildfire Smoke Health Watch: Spokane’s smoke is easing after the Spokane Complex fires, but officials warn health risks can linger for months. Oregon Water and PFAS: Salem is considering a major drinking-water upgrade after PFAS was found in three wells. Oregon’s Wildlife Overcrossing: Oregon’s first I-5 wildlife overcrossing near the border is moving forward with more than $33 million in federal funding secured.
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