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New Act Aims to Combat Invasive Blue Catfish

8/7/2025

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Maryland and Virginia lawmakers have unveiled the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act (MAWS Act) to combat the invasive blue catfish threatening the Chesapeake Bay. This legislation offers grants to food manufacturers to encourage harvesting, aiming to safeguard local biodiversity. Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth highlighted the urgent ecological and economic dangers posed by this invasive species.

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Maryland and Virginia lawmakers have unveiled the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act (MAWS Act) to combat the invasive blue catfish threatening the Chesapeake Bay. This legislation offers grants to food manufacturers to encourage harvesting, aiming to safeguard local biodiversity. Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth highlighted the urgent ecological and economic dangers posed by this invasive species.