AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFederal Wildlife Management: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened comments on a draft plan for the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole that would cut winter feeding and reduce elk wintering numbers over 10 years, with public input due Oct. 13. Local Weather Reliability: Cheyenne’s National Weather Service office suffered a roughly three-day communications outage in early September, relying on nearby offices to get forecasts out. Energy + Wildlife Impacts: A new report highlights how wind turbines can be made safer for birds, including lessons from Altamont Pass where turbine changes helped reduce raptor deaths. Data Centers vs. Communities: Cheyenne’s council committee advanced annexation and rezoning steps tied to a proposed data center, while a separate Nevada case saw a temporary halt after challenges over environmental review and public input. Climate + Education Lawsuit: A federal lawsuit alleges UW President Shane Reeves suppressed climate education at West Point, tying the dispute to broader fights over mainstream climate science. Agriculture + Economics: UW Extension’s John Hewlett is helping organize a Kansas City Fed agricultural roundtable in Cheyenne on Sept. 24. Winter Outlook: A new forecast suggests the 2026-27 ski season could be snowier than usual in parts of the Intermountain West, including Wyoming, as El Niño strengthens.
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