AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChesapeake Bay Wildlife: A new documentary, “The Last Osprey,” will spotlight troubling reproductive declines in Chesapeake Bay ospreys, where adults are returning but many chicks are failing to survive—an issue tied to food shortages and starvation—ahead of a free Sept. 24 screening in Lusby. Bay Water Quality Tech: Maryland is testing an algae-based river cleanup system at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, using controlled algal growth to pull pollution from the Anacostia while avoiding the oxygen-killing effects of harmful algal blooms. Local Environment & Health: Fall allergies are ramping up across Maryland as ragweed and other pollens extend the season, with state health officials warning pollen can worsen asthma and allergic rhinitis and increase missed school and work days. Outdoor Stewardship: Maryland’s DNR is opening more than 100 acres for regenerative farming, while a separate push highlights safe, legal rockhounding in Southern Maryland’s fossil-rich shore and stream areas. Energy & Homes: A Maryland utility and regulators are weighing energy-efficiency program cuts, while broader debate continues over gas ovens’ indoor pollution risks and the push for cleaner, more efficient home energy options.
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