AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBack River Odors: Maryland’s environment agency issued Baltimore a nuisance-odor violation after inspections found smells at the wastewater plant. The city disputes the citation, while nearby residents say the odors are persistent. Chesapeake Bay: September hypoxia covered 1.02 cubic miles of the Bay—nearly twice the historical average and the 40th-highest reading in 42 years. Sampling before and after a nor’easter complicates comparisons. Fish and Fisheries: Maryland’s striped bass reproduction index rose to 5.5, its best result since 2018 but still below average for an eighth straight year. Meanwhile, lawmakers are pressing for cuts to menhaden fishing in the Bay. Bay Health: Recent report cards show the watershed earned a C+, its highest score in four decades, and the Bay received its best grade in 20 years, though concerns remain. Waterfront Plans: Baltimore County is gathering public ideas for an 85-acre site on Seneca Creek, with options ranging from nature areas to recreation facilities.
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