AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoIndustrial Disaster: A ninth worker was recovered from the Longview, Washington paper mill implosion site, as crews continue a slow, methodical search for two missing people; the blast released caustic “white liquor” and raised ongoing cleanup concerns for the Columbia River, while Oregon Burn Center patients remain hospitalized. Water & Wildlife Management: Oregon will remove bag limits for rainbow trout and bass at three eastern Oregon reservoirs likely to go dry—Thief Valley, Pilcher Creek and Wolf Creek—starting June 1 through Sept. 30 to let anglers harvest fish before “deadpool” conditions. Local Land-Use & Pollution: La Pine residents shut down a proposed data center after concerns about groundwater contamination, hazardous releases, and strain on a fragile rural power grid. Energy & Climate Policy: Oregon’s solar and battery rebates may run out fast—OPB reports a June 15 application start with limited funding expected to be claimed quickly. Conservation & Habitat: Eugene finished a major Amazon Creek restoration to improve flood control and wildlife habitat, including native plantings and removal of a concrete channel. Outdoor Policy: In Washington’s Marine Area 4 near Neah Bay, bottomfishing rules were clarified to open shallow areas around Duncan and Duntze rocks during parts of June and July. Legal/Brand Clash: Patagonia sued Bend drag climate activist Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, and she’s fighting back publicly.
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