AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Smoke Emergency: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed Maryland into Code Purple (very unhealthy) statewide, with health officials urging people to stay indoors, limit exertion, and use N95/KN95/FFP2-type respirators if going out; Baltimore and the Eastern Shore saw especially grim conditions, and some residents canceled or altered plans (including Salisbury’s 3rd Friday event). Air-Quality Politics: President Trump threatened higher tariffs on Canada over “filthy” wildfire smoke, while Canadian officials pointed to ongoing wildfire prevention spending. Local Forest Stewardship: Maryland DNR and the Maryland Forestry Foundation are seeking volunteers for county/regional forestry boards to support tree plantings and education. Chesapeake Bay Oysters: A proposed federal budget change could restrict funding for oyster restoration unless planted oysters become eligible for managed commercial harvest after three years. Ocean City Navigation: The U.S. Army Corps plans about 15 days of dredging at the Ocean City Inlet to reduce shallow-water groundings before the White Marlin Open. Data Centers: Prince George’s County residents received an anonymous pro–data center text tied to a faith-linked website, adding to local backlash after a data center moratorium. Wildlife & Health: Maryland opened its black bear hunting lottery and tick-season concerns continue as tick bites rise nationwide.
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