AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAvian Flu in Rhode Island: Rhode Island health and environmental officials say 445 asymptomatic birds were euthanized after H5N1 avian flu was found during routine testing at Antonelli Poultry in Providence; the market will stay closed until five days after disposal and full cleaning, and staff are being monitored for 10 days, with the human risk described as low. Stormwater Funding for Flood Resilience: The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awarded about $1.1 million in EPA Overflow Sewer Grant money for stormwater design and engineering across multiple towns, including New Shoreham’s West Beach Road planning to address flooding that blocks beach access. Heat + Outdoor Safety: Rhode Island is in for another hot day with a late-day shower chance, and earlier coverage notes heat advisories and ozone alerts across New England—so expect guidance to limit strenuous outdoor time and watch air quality. Tick Season Warning: State health officials highlight rising tick-borne illness risk, including Lyme disease rates, and remind residents to check for ticks in grassy and brushy areas and take precautions this summer. Local Environmental Policy Fight: North Kingstown says it plans to sue the EPA over a proposed pyrolysis facility, arguing the agency didn’t properly account for related operations and could require stricter permitting under the Clean Air Act.
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