AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOcean Monitoring Fight: Oregon lawmakers joined a push to stop the National Science Foundation from dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million network of 900+ sensors that has tracked ocean circulation, ecosystems, climate change and extreme weather; critics say the agency’s “descoping” plan to remove instruments off Oregon and other regions by 2027 was done without warning or scientific review. Heat & Drought Readiness: Oregon is facing a record-breaking Willamette Valley heat wave, with Eugene hitting 96°F and breaking a 112-year record, while the state climatologist warns this drought may be a “preview” of future conditions as snowpack stays far below normal and El Niño looms. Wildlife & Habitat: Oregon State Police are seeking a suspect in the unlawful shooting of a river otter in Lincoln County, and a major I-5 wildlife crossing near Ashland is moving forward to reduce wildlife-vehicle crashes. Climate Science: New research finds hilly mountain soils can store about twice as much carbon as models predicted, based on thousands of Oregon Coast Range landslides. Energy Efficiency Incentives: Oregon’s Department of Energy opened a second round of funding to help commercial buildings cut energy use and greenhouse gas emissions ahead of required compliance dates.
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