AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChesapeake Bay pollution funding: Maryland’s “flush tax” (Bay Restoration Fee) is explained as the Bay Restoration Fund’s $5/month wastewater and $60/year septic charges, paying for projects that cut nutrient pollution reaching the Bay. Plastic recycling fight in Columbia: Residents and scientists with the Stop Grace Coalition are urging MDE to deny W.R. Grace a permit for a plastic recycling pilot, arguing it could harm public health and the environment, including concerns about burning plastics. Local water reliability: MDE says WSSC Water service issues tied to electrical problems at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant may cause low pressure or disruptions in Montgomery and Prince George’s; officials ask residents to conserve water and watch for updates. Flood resilience vs. community events: Cambridge’s proposed Choptank River flood barrier plan faces pushback from Ironman and Eagleman organizers, who say a berm could disrupt access and safety; the city is pricing an alternative. Air pollution policy pressure: A federal PFAS-in-food-packaging bill was reintroduced in the Senate, aiming to ban intentionally added PFAS starting in 2028. Wildlife & public reminders: Maryland reiterates its ban on intentional balloon releases, which can violate state law and harm wildlife.
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