AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Wildlife: A 32-foot humpback found at Fort Stevens died after a vessel strike, according to a necropsy; it had also been bitten by orcas and previously entangled. Wildlife Crime: Oregon State Police are seeking tips after a trophy bull elk was illegally shot in Grant County between Oct. 9 and 11. Winter Outlook: NOAA expects a warmer-than-usual winter nationwide, with parts of Oregon among areas that could be drier than normal as strong El Niño shifts weather patterns. Land Use: Oakridge leaders oppose a proposed quarry at TV Butte, citing risks to groundwater and wildlife; the city council voted to bar use of city resources to support mining, ahead of a Lane County hearing. Tribal Funding: A new analysis finds DOGE cuts canceled nearly $469 million in grants and contracts to Tribal Nations and Native organizations, including funds for environmental protection, agriculture and climate resilience.
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