AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChesapeake Fisheries: Maryland’s young striped bass index rose to its best level since 2018, but remained well below average for the eighth straight year, raising concern that weak reproduction may be the new normal. Power-Line Dispute: A federal appeals court upheld survey access to private properties for a proposed 67-mile transmission line through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties, despite landowners’ objections and pending state review; some affected properties have forest or wetland protections. Bay Conditions: Maryland monitoring found substantial low-oxygen conditions in the Chesapeake before September’s nor’easter. Separate reports point to progress, with the watershed earning a C+, its highest grade in four decades, though concerns remain. Local Pollution: Back River neighbors continue to report foul odors near Baltimore’s wastewater plant. The state cited the city for nuisance odors, while the city disputes that inspections showed the smell reached surrounding areas. Sustainable Farming: University of Maryland researchers are studying aquaponics, which combines fish farming and soilless growing and could help produce food with far less water, especially in urban areas. Menhaden: Maryland lawmakers are urging tighter limits on Chesapeake Bay menhaden fishing, a key issue for the Bay’s food web.
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