AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Moratorium: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek ordered a statewide pause on new data center development on state land, directing agencies to halt unapproved easements, permits, leases, and transfers until July 1, 2027, citing pressure on water, energy, infrastructure, and natural resources. Climate & Disaster Resilience: Kotek also unveiled a Plan for a Resilient Oregon, a people-centered, multi-hazard strategy funded through disaster recovery grants to help communities prepare as extreme events intensify. Wildlife Health: Oregon’s largest bighorn sheep herd on the John Day River has detected a fatal pneumonia-causing bacteria (Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae), prompting efforts to track spread and strain. Public Lands & Wild Horses: A judge temporarily halted a BLM emergency operation to rescue about 400 wild horses from Riddle Mountain after a restraining order, as drought and wildfire impacts worsen food and water shortages. Geothermal Push: Hexagon Energy and Weyerhaeuser struck a deal to develop geothermal projects across Oregon and Washington, targeting up to 3 GW of clean, around-the-clock power. Invasive Chemical Watch: Oregon lawmakers are set to consider banning paraquat in 2027 over health concerns, including a possible link to Parkinson’s disease.
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