AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Watch: NOAA says there’s a 90%+ chance of a very strong El Niño this winter, with a 75% chance it tops past events since 1950—raising odds of wetter conditions and higher coastal flooding risk for California. Water Supply Reality Check: San Diego says decades of water investments leave it better positioned than other Southwest communities facing Colorado River cuts, as federal operating guidelines tighten the next two years. Wildlife & Fossils: A Pacific mastodon molar was found in a Bay Area preserve, offering a rare Ice Age snapshot of prehistoric life. Local Ecosystem Threats: Santa Cruz County is holding community meetings on invasive shothole borer beetles that spread a fungus and can kill native trees. Coastal Governance: A former EPA chief warns Trump efforts to reshape coastal management could amount to a federal takeover of California’s coast. Public Accountability: Baja California launched a portal for residents to report environmental crimes like illegal dumping and pollution. Climate-Linked Health Risk: Southern California humidity hit record highs this summer, making heat feel more dangerous and complicating El Niño winter expectations. Disaster Response Staffing: A federal judge ruled Trump’s plan to cut FEMA staff in half was unlawful, citing an arbitrary approach.
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