AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Supply: Drought has led Baltimore to blend Susquehanna River water into taps serving eastern Baltimore City and much of Baltimore County. Officials say the treated water is safe, though some residents may notice changes in taste, odor or color. Bay Protection: A new conservation easement protects 208 acres in St. Mary’s County, including forested streams that filter runoff before it reaches the Chesapeake Bay and habitat for the endangered dwarf wedgemussel. Clean Energy: A $1.36 million state-backed bridge loan will help build seven community solar projects across five Maryland counties, expected to serve up to 1,000 households and cut subscribers’ bills by 20%. Pollution Oversight: Maryland’s environment agency abruptly canceled a planned independent sampling of ash from Baltimore’s BRESCO incinerator, renewing residents’ concerns about the waste trucked to a city landfill. Chesapeake Wildlife: Federal officials say conservation work has helped Chesapeake logperch populations recover enough to avoid Endangered Species Act protections, though monitoring will continue. Climate Lawsuits: The Supreme Court is weighing an oil industry bid to block climate-damage suits before trial; Baltimore is among the cities that have sued.
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