AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoastal Resilience & Storm Prep: Rhode Island lawmakers secured $6.348 million in federal funding for upgrades to the Fox Point hurricane barrier after FEMA denied the state’s blizzard relief request—again—framing it as “politics” and a dangerous precedent. Climate Impacts on Wildlife: Warm-water sharks are showing up more consistently off Cape Cod, the Islands, and Rhode Island, with experts pointing to warming ocean temperatures as the driver. Water & Hazards: A URI water scientist shared how her Nepal research and training connect to recent glacial collapse and flooding back home, underscoring the real-world stakes of flood and hazard modeling. Land Use & Forest Loss: Neighbors in Hopkinton say commercial loggers have been clear-cutting near Arcadia Management Area after an intent-to-cut was filed for 62 acres, raising concerns about impacts to a core forest area. Weather: Labor Day weekend looks mostly sunny and dry, with comfortable temperatures and low rain chances.
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