AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChesapeake Bay Policy Shake-Up: President Trump revoked the 2009 Obama-era Chesapeake Bay restoration order, ending the federal basis for “rain tax” stormwater fees and shifting agencies toward projects tied to measurable runoff reductions. Delaware Deer Disease Watch: DNREC confirmed a third chronic wasting disease case in deer and held a public meeting where hunters questioned new rules, including no-baiting areas and testing requirements for harvested deer. Local Power Reliability: A corrosion-related equipment failure left 1,371 Delmarva Power customers without electricity in the Bethany Beach area for about 2.5 hours, with traffic lights affected. Osprey Decline in the Bay: A new study found 2026 is the worst year ever for osprey breeding in Chesapeake Bay waters, with productivity far below levels needed to sustain the population. Wetlands & Development Pressure: Reporting highlighted how construction plans are moving forward on wetlands near the Commodore Barry Bridge, raising questions about permitting and land impacts. Data Centers vs. the Grid: Philadelphia-area coverage notes growing backlash over data centers’ strain on energy, water, and the environment, with lawmakers pushing for ratepayer protections.
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