AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChesapeake Health: The Bay earned a C+, its highest score in 40 years, with the Lower Bay reaching a record B+. But Maryland’s Lower Western Shore scored a D−, and researchers say continued progress depends on restoration work. Menhaden Protection: Maryland lawmakers are urging the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to cut Chesapeake Bay fishing quotas, citing concerns about menhaden declines and osprey populations. Bay Wildlife: Chesapeake DolphinWatch has grown to more than 20,000 users and 12,000 reported sightings. Researchers are using the data to study where dolphins go—and how many visit the Bay. Water Quality: Oakland’s troubled Broadford water plant is back online after weeks of discolored water linked to elevated iron and manganese in the source lake and treatment problems. Climate and Agriculture: A warm March followed by a hard April freeze devastated Maryland vineyards, with some growers losing most of their grapes and replanting.
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