Urban Forestry: Baltimore picked the Tuliptree as its first official city tree in 50 years, replacing the long-maligned Chanticleer pear; the native, climate-resilient tree was chosen through public voting and is expected to boost canopy and stewardship. Chesapeake Bay & Farms: Maryland DNR is opening 111 acres for lease to regenerative farmers, aiming to improve soil health and support cleaner Chesapeake Bay outcomes through reduced disturbance, crop diversity, and rotational grazing. Wastewater & Enforcement: A Wicomico County septic worker was charged with illegally dumping sewage, adding to a growing list of enforcement actions tied to water pollution. Coastal Resilience & Shipping Safety: A Coast Guard review after the Key Bridge collapse warns that U.S. ports face rising risks as ships get larger and existing risk tools are underused, with implications for waterways across the country. Wildlife & Biodiversity: Maryland highlighted 10 endangered species residents should know about, underscoring how habitat loss and other pressures are reshaping local ecosystems. Local Governance & Data Centers: Harford County residents’ long-running push helped drive bans/pauses and tighter scrutiny of data centers in the Chesapeake region amid concerns about power, water use, and diesel pollution.