AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHarmful Algae Alerts: RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory to avoid contact at Watchaug Pond after testing showed low blue-green algae and no toxins, but they kept a high-risk warning in place for Cunliff Lake at Roger Williams Park in Providence, where people should avoid swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking until further notice. Climate Policy Clash: Gov. Dan McKee vetoed bills that would have required large buildings to track and report energy use, arguing the plan would create unfunded burdens—leaving Rhode Island with fewer near-term steps toward its decarbonization goals. Native Fish Debate: As wild brook trout decline, Rhode Island’s stocking practice is under renewed scrutiny, with advocates arguing hatchery fish can compete with native trout and others pushing for stocking to support anglers and conservation. Coastal Wildlife Watch: DEM tracking shows horseshoe crab numbers are mixed along Rhode Island’s shorelines, with tagging and shoreline surveys continuing as managers weigh how much protection the species still needs. Waste & Recycling Momentum: Rhode Island’s organics recycling is gaining traction, even as enforcement and infrastructure gaps remain after a weak large-generator disposal ban and limited legislative progress. Pesticide Policy Ripple: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked by lawmakers to Parkinson’s risk—an example that could pressure other states, including in the region.
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