AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat + beach season kickoff: Rhode Islanders got their first real taste of summer over the weekend, with sunny skies and temps climbing into the 80s—though the water still sat in the 50s—sending families to spots like Roger Wheeler State Beach and keeping local businesses busy. Tick-bite warning: As outdoor time ramps up, ER visits for tick bites are at their highest for this time of year since 2017, with the Northeast seeing the biggest jump—so expect more Lyme-risk reminders. Shellfish rebound: After sewage-related closures, Rhode Island’s lower Providence River shellfish area reopened May 18 at 7 a.m., with Mt. Hope Bay Area 17 also back to harvest. River herring tech: Brown-area conservation teams are using AI to speed up river herring counts during the spring run, aiming for better population tracking. Local ocean innovation: Anduril is set as a flagship sponsor for BlueTIDE 2026, pushing new maritime and autonomous tech toward real-world demos.
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