AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Monitoring Fight: Maryland lawmakers vow to push back against a Trump plan to dismantle the $368M Ocean Observatories Initiative, risking more than a decade of lost ocean and climate data. Local Data Center Pressure: Howard County passed a moratorium on new data centers while it updates zoning rules, with a task force to study impacts before the pause ends in 2027. Water & Drought Watch: A Maryland drought update points to low streamflow and stressed groundwater (especially for well water), while some central reservoirs are closer to normal after May rains. Wildlife & Hunting: Maryland DNR released the 2026 managed deer hunt shooter-qualification schedule, aimed at safer, controlled population management. Invasive Pest Alert: USDA says a New World screwworm was detected in Mexico near the U.S. border, keeping livestock risk “very low” but raising vigilance. Public Health & Workplaces: A federal pest-tracking agency in Beltsville, Maryland, has been hit by bed bugs, prompting fumigation and staff disruptions. Energy Transition: Heat pump incentives are expanding locally, with programs helping offset installation costs and boost contractor demand.
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