AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoColumbia River Fisheries: WDFW is taking public comments on making the $8.75 salmon and steelhead fishing endorsement permanent, which helps fund fisheries work amid state budget pressures. Pollution Cleanup: Walla Walla plans to reconnect buildings affected by a gasoline leak to the city wastewater system as Ecology winds down temporary treatment at the site. Climate and Water: A new analysis finds glaciers across the West have lost 35% of their area since the 1950s, including in Washington. Wildlife Protections: An opinion piece urges Washington to adopt its own Endangered Species Act rather than rely on shifting federal rules and lawsuits. Local Environment: Kennewick is working to reduce PFAS in drinking water, while Moses Lake’s wastewater system faces state scrutiny over pollution and repeated violations. Clean Ports: Friday Harbor has launched an electric pump-out boat to cut fuel use in the Salish Sea. Mountain Weather: Snow and a winter weather advisory are in store for the Cascades and passes, with travel impacts possible.
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