AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Recovery: Washington’s fire season is over after more than 1,500 fires burned nearly 1 million acres and destroyed almost 1,000 homes. The state faced a fourth straight year of drought; Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is urging lawmakers to renew $60 million for prevention and forest health. Duwamish River: Tribal fishers continue to exercise their rights in a waterway burdened by decades of industrial pollution. Migratory salmon are the only fish caught there considered safe to eat, while cleanup continues. Wildlife Health: Bird flu has been confirmed in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe. Officials urge people to avoid wild birds and report sick or dead animals. Energy Storage: A proposed battery-storage buildout near Snoqualmie highlights the push-and-pull over facilities meant to support the grid: advocates cite their role in clean power, while residents worry about fire risks and toxic smoke.
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