Maryland Eastern Shore counties challenge Conowingo Dam agreement

Eastern Shore, MD – Three Maryland counties on the Eastern Shore have filed a legal challenge against a recent agreement aimed at addressing the environmental impacts of the Conowingo Dam on the Chesapeake Bay. The lawsuit, initiated by Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties, contends that the settlement reached in October between the U.S. Environmental … Read more

Maryland Secures Major Conowingo Dam Agreement to Protect Chesapeake Bay

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – October 7, 2025 – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a landmark agreement with Constellation Energy, the operator of the Conowingo Dam, aimed at bolstering the health of the Chesapeake Bay. This deal, finalized after a decade of negotiations, marks a significant step forward in addressing long-standing environmental concerns tied to the … Read more