AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEndangered Species Act Rollback: The Trump administration is stripping federal protections from key endangered species habitat, arguing states can manage wildlife instead—critics say most states lack the laws to prevent habitat loss. Arctic Oil Fast-Track: Ranking lawmakers are demanding answers after Interior moved quickly to implement an industry-backed rule to speed oil and gas permitting across Alaska’s Western Arctic. Susitna Bridge & Road Prep: Alaska DOT started early work on a 22.5-mile West Susitna recreation/access road plus a new Susitna River bridge, with an environmental review and geotech drilling underway; opponents warn of impacts to salmon habitat, wetlands, and wildlife. Alaska Internet Subsidy Waste: Reporting finds federal telecom subsidies are paying for internet service on remote Adak homes and buildings that are largely empty, costing hundreds of thousands per year. Wildlife & Climate Stress: A new warning flags a catastrophic mortality event for Pacific gray whales, with emaciation tied to sea-ice loss and reduced food. Heat Risk: Heat advisories are active across parts of Alaska’s interior and northern regions, with temperatures pushing into the 80s.
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