AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExtreme Heat & Air Quality: Another round of near-100-degree heat is set to hit the Baltimore area, with humidity pushing feels-like temps around 105 and wildfire smoke from Canada worsening conditions to Code Orange. Chesapeake Bay Governance: Virginia’s federally recognized tribes are still working toward full signatory status in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, but a July 1 roadmap deadline slipped and the decision is now slated for December. Data Centers vs. Communities: Prince George’s County approved a two-year pause on new data centers amid complaints about power costs, noise, water use, and pollution; similar local pushback is showing up in Federalsburg’s first public meeting on a proposed project. Maryland Water Restoration: Maryland DNR awarded $11.2 million through the Whole Watershed Program to accelerate restoration in Baltimore Harbor and four other watersheds, including monitoring support. Fish Kills & Heat Stress: Recent Maryland fish-kill reports are tied to extreme heat and oxygen-poor water mixing, underscoring the need for heat-stress mitigation in Bay waters. Local Food Push: Southern Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge runs July 17–27, culminating July 27 at Lyon Family Farm in Mechanicsville.
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