AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegenerative Agriculture: Maryland DNR opened its first regenerative farming lease on state-owned land—111 acres in Poolesville/Montgomery County—under a 10-year pilot meant to improve soil health and support a cleaner Chesapeake Bay. Urban Climate Resilience: Baltimore named the Tuliptree its new official City Tree, replacing the Chanticleer pear after 50 years, as part of TreeBaltimore’s push for a more diverse, climate-ready urban forest. Water Pollution Enforcement: Maryland AG Anthony Brown charged a Wicomico County septic worker, Terry Handy Jr., alleging illegal sewage dumping into wooded land after investigators found sludge, an overwhelming odor, and witnessed discharges. Bay & Coastal Planning: St. Mary’s County planning language for a Chesapeake Bay passenger ferry returned to its 2050 comprehensive plan, despite ongoing concerns about feasibility and funding. Port Safety After Key Bridge: A Coast Guard review says U.S. ports face growing risks as larger ships outpace older waterways risk tools, urging better use of assessment methods. Chesapeake Bay Monitoring: Maryland DNR is also moving ahead with a new research vessel to strengthen monitoring efforts.
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