AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCourt Fight for Climate/Infrastructure Funding: The First Circuit upheld a lower-court order blocking the Trump-Vance administration from freezing congressionally approved public health, climate resilience, and infrastructure money—an outcome tied to Rhode Island-area conservation groups. Offshore Wind Backlash: Multiple reports say the federal government is pausing or killing offshore wind projects, including near Rhode Island (like Revolution Wind), with ripple effects for jobs and energy for millions of homes. Toxic Tire Runoff Threat: Rhode Island officials face a gap in tracking a tire chemical (6PPD-quinone) that can wash into streams during storms and harm native brook trout. Water Safety Alerts: RIDOH and DEM advised avoiding Blackamore Pond in Cranston due to harmful algae blooms, while Jamestown Canyon Virus was detected in Tiverton mosquito pools. Local Housing + Stormwater: Westerly’s Sandpiper Landing housing project is moving forward, including stormwater infrastructure, with 25% affordable units. Manganese Testing Update: URI is studying manganese in drinking water; towns say public systems look clear, but private wells may need testing. Working Waterfront Pressure: A Rhode Island working waterfront op-ed warns corporate marina consolidation is pricing out fishers and small operators. Heat + Storm Watch: New England faced severe thunderstorm warnings and ongoing heat/humidity advisories.
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