AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoShellfish Closures: DEM is preemptively closing about 700 acres of shellfishing grounds off Prudence Island from July 24 through sunrise July 31 due to sewage risk tied to Aquapalooza’s dense boat gathering in Potters Cove. Water Safety Alerts: RIDOH and DEM are urging people to avoid all contact with Lower Melville Pond (Portsmouth) and Tiogue Lake (Coventry) after harmful algae blooms; don’t swim, fish, boat, or kayak, and avoid drinking untreated water or eating local fish. Climate Court Fight: Rhode Island AG Nick Brown is part of a multistate lawsuit challenging an EPA rollback that delays the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phaseout—HFCs can be up to 10,000 times more potent than CO₂. Coastal Wildlife Update: Conservation work at Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge is helping American oystercatchers rebound in Rhode Island and beyond. Storm Watch: Southern New England faces a round of heavy rain and possible localized flooding this evening, with gusty storms possible. Local Waste Changes: Barrington residents are adjusting to a new automated trash and recycling pickup program after early hiccups with cart placement.
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