AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInner Harbor Fish Kill: The Maryland Department of the Environment is investigating a reported fish kill in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, with about 1,000 dead menhaden and 126 dead blue crabs found along Canton Waterfront Park to South Ann Street and near the Domino Sugar plant; MDE says a localized “Pistachio Tide” algal bloom likely triggered low dissolved oxygen. Ocean City Wildlife Die-Off: In Ocean City, hundreds of dead horseshoe crabs have piled up in a canal on 94th Street, worsening residents’ ability to enjoy outdoor space; town officials have removed crabs multiple times and plan to seek state help. Wildlife Monitoring: Maryland DNR has launched the summer wild turkey survey through Aug. 31, asking residents to report poults and adult hens/gobblers online to track reproductive success and population trends. Public Health in Summer Outdoors: St. Mary’s County Health Department urges residents to protect against tick-borne illness, Vibrio from raw/undercooked shellfish, and heat-related illness as outdoor activity ramps up. Climate & Nature Notes: A local outdoors column highlights a sharp drop in great blue heron sightings around Lake Champlain and points to broader wildlife declines.
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