AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChesapeake Bay Cleanup Progress: Delmarva jurisdictions hit their Chesapeake Bay sediment reduction target and are close on phosphorus and nitrogen, but the Bay Program extended the remaining pollution-reduction timeline to 2030 while updated targets are set for 2040. Air Quality & Pregnancy Health: New research finds wildfire smoke is now the biggest driver of unhealthy PM2.5 exposure for pregnant women in the U.S., offsetting gains from cleaner vehicles and industry controls. Harford County Energy & Water Risks: A proposed 500-megawatt battery storage project near Deer Creek is drawing backlash over fire and runoff concerns on a steep, forested hillside. Wildlife Health Alert: Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County expanded closures after a second beaver bite; the latest beaver tested positive for rabies, prompting restrictions around Hunting Creek Lake. Chesapeake Menhaden Decision Point: The Atlantic menhaden management board advanced a proposal that could cut Chesapeake Bay industrial harvest caps by up to 50%, with public comment expected soon.
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