AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWest Nile Virus Alert: Rhode Island health and environmental officials say West Nile Virus is now detected in mosquito samples from Providence, East Providence, and North Providence, with the statewide risk level raised to “high,” urging residents to take mosquito-bite precautions. PFAS & Drinking Water Watch: Tiverton residents were urged to test wells after PFAS contamination was found in drinking water, keeping Rhode Island’s long-running contamination concerns in focus. Coastal & Climate Resilience Education: A Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm is giving hundreds of students hands-on lessons in sustainability and local food systems, with produce supporting food banks and soon school lunch programs. Marine Life Monitoring: The Atlantic Shark Institute tagged its first-ever hammerhead shark off Rhode Island’s coast, adding to a summer of heightened shark attention. Electric Bills Reality Check: A New England affordability piece argues electricity supply prices come from regional wholesale markets—not utilities—pushing readers to look past blame and toward the actual drivers of bills. Outdoor Calendar: Free Fishing Sunday (Aug. 2) and Dogapalooza at Slater Park (Aug. 1–2) offer low-impact community fun.
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