AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife & Public Safety: Maryland officials expanded closures at Cunningham Falls State Park after a second beaver attack; the beaver tested positive for rabies, and the state says swimming, fishing, boating, and water access are prohibited in the affected area until it’s confirmed safe. Chesapeake Bay Fisheries: The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission advanced a draft addendum that would tighten Virginia’s menhaden reduction fishery rules, including lower Bay-specific catch limits and harvest timing quotas aimed at protecting migration. Local Governance & Sustainability: A Maryland HOA fight over a native garden helped shape the state’s low-impact landscaping law, limiting HOA power to force grass-only yards and blocking unreasonable restrictions on pollinator-friendly landscaping. Food Access: U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen highlighted $800,000 in federal renovations for AfriThrive’s Baltimore County community food center to expand refrigeration, improve distribution, and add nutrition education. Health & Environment: A new Maryland Extension program offers free agribusiness coaching for farmers and food entrepreneurs in Garrett County, supporting growth that can help local food systems stay resilient.
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