AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChesapeake Bay Wildlife: A new study links lower Chesapeake Bay osprey reproduction to food stress tied to reduced access to Atlantic menhaden, adding fuel to the long-running debate over how the forage fishery is managed. River Restoration: After the 200-year Ashland Mill Dam came down, biologists and volunteers reintroduced more than 750 “functionally extinct” freshwater mussels upstream in the South Anna River, restoring a key fish-mussel connection. Eastern Shore Drought: The National Weather Service says drought is worsening across parts of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with streamflows still far below normal and agricultural stress reported despite some scattered showers. Coastal Erosion: Tangier Island leaders warn that rising waters are shrinking the island fast and pushing residents to leave, calling for more federal help to keep the working community alive. Severe Weather: Storm threats continue across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with lightning and damaging winds possible as heat and humidity linger. Data Centers & Policy: Virginia’s energy and utility politics are heating up alongside broader fights over data center growth, including concerns about rates, grid strain, and environmental standards.
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