AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChesapeake Bay Recovery: Maryland DNR says underwater grasses (submerged aquatic vegetation) expanded nearly 13% in 2025, adding about 4,600 acres in the state’s Bay waters and reaching an estimated 89,385 acres Bay-wide—progress toward Maryland’s restoration target. Public Health & Wildlife: A beaver attack at Cunningham Falls State Park left a 13-year-old injured; the animal tested positive for rabies, prompting a temporary swimming-area closure and rabies exposure guidance. Local Environment & Accountability: A Baltimore County delegate urged Dundalk property owners to appeal tax assessments tied to ongoing odors and pollution concerns from the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Active Transportation Funding: MDOT announced more than $11 million in grants for bike, pedestrian, and trail projects across Maryland, including work on the C&O Canal towpath and connections to parks, schools, and main streets. Sustainable Community Designation: Maryland approved Harford County’s request to expand the Joppatowne Sustainable Community designation, unlocking state revitalization resources for eligible projects.
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