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Gov. Moore requesting federal assistance in protecting the Chesapeake Bay from invasive fish species

March 17, 2023
Aerial panorama of Chesapeake Bay Bridge at sunset. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (known locally as the Bay Bridge) is a major dual-span bridge in the U.S. state of Maryland.

Governor Wes Moore is federal assistance for the Chesapeake Bay, amid concerns of an increase in invasive fish species, the Governor’s office said Thursday. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the population and value of Maryland’s most important commercial fish has decreased since 2012, which hurts the state economy,

Article Source: CBS News Baltimore

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