AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYellowstone Visitor Safety: Yellowstone is temporarily banning fishing in select rivers and streams from 2 p.m. to sunrise due to “lethal” warm water and low flows hurting trout. Public Health in the Parks: Grand Teton National Park says visitors at Colter Bay Convenience Store (July 7, 9–11 a.m.) and Colter Bay Cabin Office (3 p.m.–midnight) may have been exposed to measles, plus two outside locations in Teton County; people should monitor for symptoms for 21 days. Heat & Travel Risk: A dangerous heat wave and “heat dome” are forecast to push record temperatures across the West and Great Plains, with overnight heat making it harder to recover—plan cooling stops and hydration. Roadside Fire Prevention: WYDOT is urging drivers to avoid common spark sources like tossed cigarettes and dragging chains, and to call 911 with mile markers if a roadside fire starts. Accessible Outdoor Fun: Curt Gowdy State Park opened a new ADA-accessible fishing platform at Granite Springs Reservoir, replacing a deteriorated pier. Local Events: Cheyenne’s July 11–12 Wyoming International Film Festival and family-friendly community events like Will Run for Cannoli 5K and Albin Day are on the calendar. Travel Infrastructure: WYDOT won federal grants for highway safety work, including passing lanes and maintenance turnarounds along the Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway and other rural routes. Outdoor Wellness: Wyoming Extension and the Wyoming Department of Health launched a free “Ready, Set, Thrive” program encouraging outdoor exploration through July–September.
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