Wildlife & enforcement in La Paz: Police intervened during a sea turtle nesting event on La Paz’s malecón after officers tried to remove fishing net tangled around the animal, prompting residents and conservationists to question whether proper wildlife protocol was followed and whether eggs could be harmed. Bolivia conservation wins momentum: Bolivia’s “conservation mosaic” expanded as municipal governments designated new protected areas, creating connected habitat links across cloud forests, lowland rainforest, and river systems to better support wildlife movement between major parks and Indigenous territories. Marine protection update (La Paz): New research says La Paz sea lions can’t be managed as one colony anymore; satellite resting sites across the bay function as a connected network tied to Los Islotes, raising the bar for monitoring and tourism controls. Water security partnership: Global Water Challenge and Cargill expanded the Cargill Currents partnership into Bolivia and other countries, focusing on safe water access, watershed restoration, and more efficient farming water use. Climate risk spotlight: A Nepal glacial lake outburst flood story underscores how glacier retreat and warming are increasing the threat to millions living near glacial lakes. Water & energy pressure debate (Arizona): Arizona’s AG called for a pause on new data centers, citing water and power strain—an issue that echoes broader sustainability concerns. Flood alerts: Flood watches and warnings were issued across parts of the U.S. Southwest as monsoonal storms raised risks of flash flooding.