AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOcean Monitoring Fight: Maryland lawmakers are joining a broader push to stop the federal dismantling of the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative, warning the loss of long-running ocean sensors could hurt climate and extreme-weather research. PFAS Alert: Montgomery County found elevated “forever chemicals” in a stormwater pond and nearby stream near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue, prompting a health advisory and fencing to keep people and pets out. Drinking Water Push: Maryland AG Jeff Jackson backed EPA microplastics research but urged mandatory monitoring in public water systems to better track risks. Spring Freeze Relief: USDA issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Maryland after the April 21 freeze, unlocking low-interest emergency loans for eligible farm counties. Chesapeake Restoration: Maryland is distributing $31.5M from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 25 ecological restoration projects, including habitat and water-quality work on the Eastern Shore. Flood Resilience Funding: DNR awarded grants for nine flood reduction and restoration projects using nature-based solutions, supported by NOAA and the state’s Resilience Through Restoration Initiative. Urban Food Growth: Maryland launched a new grant program to expand urban farms and community gardens using environmentally sustainable practices. Heat & Power Context: Reports highlight how extreme heat is driving higher cooling costs nationwide, underscoring the stakes for Maryland residents as summer ramps up.
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