Harmful Algae Alert (Barrington): RIDOH and DEM say Brickyard Pond is under a harmful algal bloom advisory after samples exceeded thresholds for blue-green algae toxins. They urge people to avoid swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking, not drink untreated water or eat fish from the pond, and keep pets out—HABs can shift around the water. Invasive Species (South Kingstown): Fish and Wildlife confirmed a northern snakehead in Asa Pond, warning it can spread and survive out of water; transporting or releasing live snakeheads is prohibited, and anglers should humanely kill any they catch and contact DEM. Mosquito Health (Providence): DEM and RIDOH confirmed the first West Nile Virus detection in Rhode Island this year from a mosquito sample—risk is “medium statewide,” with guidance to prevent bites. Invasive Aquatic Plants (Statewide waters): DEM scheduled invasive aquatic plant treatments for Carolina Trout Pond, Shippee Sawmill Pond, and Meshanticut Lake on July 15; anglers/boaters should avoid use during treatment and follow gear-cleaning rules to stop spread. Tick Season Watch: A regional roundup highlights how shifting ticks and warming temperatures are changing tick-borne illness risks across the U.S., including Lyme and other diseases. Coastal Cleanup/Access (Westerly): CRMC, DEM, and the town designated additional conservation and public access parcels at Winnapaug Pond, funded partly through NOAA grants, with parking limits during peak times. Road Work (Cranston): RIDOT will shift lanes on Route 37 over Power Road in phases starting July 17 as part of a major bridge replacement project, with drivers urged to slow through work zones.