Gulf Storm Watch: A tropical depression formed in the Gulf and is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Edouard, with a tropical storm warning from Port Bolivar, Texas to the Vermilion/Cameron Parish line in Louisiana and a storm surge watch for parts of the Gulf Coast; forecasters warn of heavy rain, flash flooding, and rough surf. Biodiversity in Action (Mexico): In Coahuila’s Cuatrociénegas, Mexico reintroduced 47 bison to the El Santuario Reserve, and early monitoring suggests the “ecosystem engineer” animals are helping restore water retention, vegetation regrowth, soil fertility, and predator presence after more than a century away. Water & Pollution Solutions (Mexico–U.S. border): San Diego County supervisors plan to request $5.8 million in county funds to start planning sewage infrastructure to address the long-running Tijuana River sewage crisis, including design work for a Saturn Boulevard box culvert fix and capture/cleanup on U.S. soil. Conservation Progress (Baja California): Baja California says the Mexicali lagoon system is moving through the process toward protected area status, aiming to secure legal safeguards for wetland habitat, migratory birds, and natural filtration. Cruelty-Free Policy (Mexico): Mexico’s landmark animal testing ban for cosmetics—covering testing, manufacturing, import, and commercialization—remains a major win for cruelty-free products. Climate & Culture (Nepal): Kathmandu’s Newar Indigenous community warns climate change is erasing centuries-old water systems and cultural practices as rainfall patterns shift.