AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater & Drought: Drought is easing a bit nationwide, but May still ranks as the second-driest on record, and Maryland’s groundwater remains at emergency low levels—raising concerns for people on well water and for reservoir-dependent supplies. Chesapeake Bay Cleanup: Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved $15 million from the Bay Restoration Fund to help homeowners replace failing septic systems and connect properties to public sewer, aiming to cut nitrogen pollution. Living Shorelines: A new Maryland law supported by ShoreRivers is designed to make living shoreline projects cheaper and more accessible, with benefits for erosion control and wildlife habitat in places like the Choptank. Local Energy Fight: Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly is weighing legal action against community solar and battery storage on prime farmland, citing fire safety and environmental risks. Parks & Access: The Board of Public Works also backed over $1.2 million for parkland acquisition, trail upgrades, and recreation communication boards in Prince George’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties. Wildlife Health: Avian flu was detected in vultures found dead near the Conowingo Dam, underscoring ongoing wildlife disease monitoring needs.
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