AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHarmful Algae Update: RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory for Upper and Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth after a blue-green algae bloom cleared, but they’re still warning people to avoid contact with Roosevelt Lake and Pleasure Lake at Roger Williams Park in Providence, where recreation—including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking—remains high risk until further notice. Public Health & Water Safety: Officials say HABs can produce toxins that harm people and animals, and they’re urging residents not to drink untreated water or eat fish from affected waters, with extra caution because blooms can shift around ponds and lakes. Wastewater Infrastructure: Westerly secured the first $45 million loan for upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, part of an $85 million modernization plan aimed at keeping the system efficient and reliable while protecting public health and the environment. Coral Research in RI: Roger Williams University researchers published lab methods to spawn, breed and culture a coral species through its full life cycle, a step researchers say could help study coral resilience as oceans warm. Climate Policy Fight: A new study reports oil industry lobbying is targeting climate “Superfund” bills in Oregon and 11 states, even as public support remains strong. Air Pollution Regulation: Rhode Island’s AG joined a multistate push against an EPA proposal that would weaken NOx pollution rules for heavy-duty vehicles, warning it could worsen air quality and health impacts, especially near roadways.
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