AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Quality: Rhode Island officials warned people to avoid Lake Washington in Glocester after tests found a harmful algae bloom; swimming, fishing, boating and letting pets near the water are off-limits until further notice. Public Health: The state reported its first human West Nile virus case of 2026, likely acquired outside Rhode Island. Coastal Change: A new URI website brings together beach surveys dating to 1962, tracking shoreline change and storm impacts at eight southern Rhode Island beaches. Island Resilience: New Shoreham’s Coastal Resilience Committee is reconsidering plans for a relocated beach pavilion, weighing costs and storm risks before advancing its design. Wildlife Management: A Block Island survey is gathering community views on deer management as state agencies develop options to address the island’s high rates of tick-borne disease. Drinking Water: Westerly is seeking public comment on a project to replace about 1,700 lead water services. Wild Coast: A new documentary explores Rhode Island’s coastal wildlife and the fragile habitats connecting shorebirds, ospreys and marine life.
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