AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate & Water: Lake Powell is at a record low, with federal forecasts warning it could drop to a “minimum power pool” level as soon as next year—an early alarm for the Colorado River system that California relies on heavily. Wildlife & Fisheries: Chinook fishing on the Klamath River will reopen July 1 after three years of closure, with new summer/fall seasons set by California’s wildlife agency. Air & Corporate Climate Rules: CARB delayed SB 253 scope 1 and scope 2 emissions reporting by three months, moving the deadline to Nov. 10 while it proposes limited rule changes. Pollution & Health: The EPA’s Zeldin says China is the top source of illegal pesticide smuggling into California ports, highlighting enforcement actions at Long Beach. Coastal Ecosystems: An environmental group sued the federal government over delays in protecting the sunflower sea star under the Endangered Species Act, citing ocean warming and major population declines. Energy Transition: WattEV will open a new Fresno heavy-duty electric truck charging depot, linking Oakland/Stockton ports to inland freight hubs with fast chargers. Wildfire Justice: A mistrial was declared in the Palisades Fire trial after jurors said they couldn’t reach unanimous verdicts on the charges.
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