Hazardous Waste Fees (Nebraska): The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment will host a live Aug. 13 webinar on proposed hazardous waste generator fees under LB 759, with details on scheduling and payment; the department plans to bring a fee structure to the Environmental Quality Council later this year. Wildlife Management (Nebraska): Nebraska Game and Parks commissioners will consider a 2027 mountain lion season Aug. 14 in Blair, including staff recommendations to expand the Niobrara Unit and adjust harvest limits and permit rules. Water & Farming (Nebraska): New University of Nebraska research updates county-level irrigation trends (1997–2022), showing irrigated acreage gains nationwide but big local swings driven by water availability, policy and economics. Public Health (Food Safety): A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has expanded to 27 states; Chipotle and Qdoba removed the peppers after CDC-linked illnesses and hospitalizations. Land & Climate Risk (U.S.): A new landslide hazard map flags 6.5 million Americans in danger zones, including Nebraska among states with exposed populations. Wetlands Funding (U.S., includes Nebraska): USDA is investing $3M to support wetland mitigation banking projects, prioritizing states including Nebraska. Data Centers & Water Use (U.S.): Research finds nearly all U.S. data centers are in cities, raising scrutiny over electricity and cooling water impacts.