AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImmigration Enforcement Shift: ICE plans to offload seven warehouse properties bought for migrant detention, including sites in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, while still pursuing spaces in Texas, Arizona, and Maryland—signaling a change from Kristi Noem’s rapid expansion push. Microplastics Watch: Maryland is among AGs urging the EPA to keep monitoring microplastics in drinking water as the agency adds them to a prioritized research list. Clean Water Leadership: Robert “Bobby” Hughes received a 2026 Clean Water Champion Award for work tackling abandoned mine drainage harming the Chesapeake Bay region. Coastal Conservation: Maryland Coastal Bays kicked off a 30th anniversary “30 for 30” fundraising drive to support habitat restoration, scientific monitoring, and education around the five Coastal Bays. Space Weather Research: NASA selected the DAPHNE mission concept to study how lower-atmosphere turbulence drives space weather impacts that can disrupt GPS and satellite operations. Wildlife & Pets: A warning highlights how outdoor cats can injure songbirds, while also stressing risks to cats themselves. Chesapeake Bay Fun Facts: A BayNet feature spotlights the Bay’s biodiversity and deep geological history, including how an ancient asteroid helped shape the region. Drought Reminder: Eastern Shore water users are still urged to conserve amid persistent drought conditions.
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