AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEndangered Species Act fight in federal court: Washington tribes and environmental groups sued the Trump administration over a rule change that narrows the ESA definition of “harm,” arguing it could weaken protections for species and habitat used by salmon, steelhead, grizzly bears, and northern spotted owls. Wildfire pressure in Eastern Washington: The Lyons Ferry Fire complex surged to about 34,787 acres and expanded Level 3 “Go” evacuations, with growth moving northeast toward SR 26. ESA rollback nationwide: Separate reporting says the administration also ended automatic federal protections for newly listed threatened species and made critical-habitat challenges easier for oil, gas, and mining. Heat and smoke backdrop: Western Washington is heading into hotter summer conditions, while wildfire smoke has triggered hazardous air quality alerts across parts of the region. Local infrastructure update: WSDOT detailed changes to the Boyer Hillside regrade on SR 520 after neighbor concerns about notice and construction impacts. Wildlife science: WSU researchers found how a single gene helps animals switch into winter mode, offering clues for seasonal biology.
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