AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiosolids & Wastewater Policy: Gov. Dan McKee signed a one-year moratorium on the proposed Quonset Business Park sludge pyrolysis facility and created a 21-member commission to study Rhode Island’s biosolids disposal crisis, as the state faces a looming gap when its main sludge incinerator contract ends in 2027. Flooding & Storm Impacts: Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered flash-flood warnings across parts of southern New England, with Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts seeing road flooding and cars trapped in water. Coastal Resilience Funding: FEMA announced more than $17 million in hazard-mitigation money for New England, including Rhode Island projects aimed at reducing future flood risk. Climate Research Protection: A federal move to stop dismantling ocean research sensors was reversed, keeping critical ocean-observing data available for scientists and coastal communities. Wildlife & Habitat Hope: A new study finds mangrove forests have begun recovering globally since around 2010, though gains are uneven by region. Local Housing Investment: McKee’s administration awarded $9.5 million through the Housing 2030 Public Developer Program to create 102 affordable rental homes, including 50 for extremely low-income Rhode Islanders.
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