AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNebraska Water Safety: Nebraska issued a Harmful Algal Bloom health alert for Rockford Lake in Gage County after microcystin levels rose above the state threshold; swimming beaches are closed, while boating and fishing are allowed with caution and people are told to keep pets out of the water. Wildlife & Hunting Rules: Nebraska Game and Parks will consider changes to deer permit limits at its June 12 meeting in North Platte, including a proposal to reduce antlered-deer permits to one per calendar year starting in 2027, plus updates to turkey and mountain lion regulations. Sandhills Power Line Fight: A judge partially blocked federal approval of a major transmission line through the Nebraska Sandhills, saying required cultural and environmental consultations weren’t properly handled. Grasslands Conservation: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced nearly $18.5 million in Great Plains grants to conserve grasslands and support ranching communities, targeting species like pronghorn and greater sage-grouse. Local Access for Hunting/Fishing: Game and Parks is seeking more enrollments in its Open Fields and Waters program, paying landowners for public walk-in access and habitat improvements. Research to Tackle Blooms: UNL researchers are exploring how “virovory” (organisms eating viruses) could help reduce nutrient-driven toxic algal blooms.
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