AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoForests & Wildlife Policy: A new push to repeal the federal Roadless Rule puts 45 million acres at risk, including about 2 million in Oregon, with critics warning it would open protected forests to roads and development. Climate in the Courts: The Supreme Court will hear a climate case from Boulder, Colorado, that could decide whether local courts can order energy companies to pay for alleged damage tied to greenhouse gas emissions. Wildfire Impacts on Water: New research finds wildfires are burning more watershed land across the West—especially in areas serving big populations—raising concerns for water quality and infrastructure, with Oregon’s Klamath Mountains flagged. Wildfire Cleanup Barriers: In Rowena, hazard trees left after a 2025 wildfire are blocking rebuilding, while volunteers help clear debris so homes can be repaired. Oregon Community & Education: Outdoor School marks 60 years of sending Portland-area sixth graders into forests for hands-on environmental learning. Energy & Data Centers: Oregon’s data center tax breaks are fueling a growing backlash, as residents and groups organize over hundreds of millions in exemptions and local impacts.
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