AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoal & Federal Lands: The Interior Department released a USGS coal-resources update saying Wyoming holds 87% of reported coal reserves tied to active mines on federal lands, with 14 of 34 federal-land mines in the state. Severe Weather & Agriculture: UW and partners launched a Genesis Mission project (DL4MCS) to improve weeks-ahead forecasting of dangerous thunderstorm clusters that drive much of the Corn Belt’s warm-season rain. Energy Markets & Water: New reporting highlights record-low Lake Mead and Lake Powell levels, raising concerns about future water and power impacts across the West, including Wyoming. Workforce & Local Permitting: Uinta County approved a man camp permit for a workforce hub near Bear River State Park, with officials emphasizing public process and local benefits. Outdoor Recreation Funding: Wyoming’s State Trails Program opened applications for a one-time $800,000 Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program for shovel-ready natural-surface projects. Economy Watch: Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in June, down from 3.4% in May. Data Center Costs: The White House expanded its Ratepayer Protection Pledge and Congress advanced a bill aimed at keeping large data centers from shifting grid upgrade costs onto utility customers.
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