AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBridge Repair in Woonsocket: RIDOT will close the Diamond Hill Road Bridge over the Peters River starting Friday night (June 26) for about two months, with detours for drivers and no pedestrian bridge access; the work is part of a $22.7M Woonsocket bridge program slated for summer 2028. Harmful Algae Alert (Watchaug Pond): RIDOH and RIDEM warn residents and visitors to avoid contact with Watchaug Pond in Charlestown due to confirmed blue-green algae blooms; officials say swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking are high risk, and pets should be kept away from the water. Invasive Aquatic Plants (Meadowbrook Pond): DEM plans treatment for invasive aquatic plants at Meadowbrook Pond in Richmond on June 18; anglers and boaters should avoid the lake during treatment, and porous gear rules are reiterated to prevent spread. Ocean Monitoring Fight: U.S. lawmakers are pushing the National Science Foundation to reverse plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386M network that tracks ocean ecosystems and climate impacts. Local Water/Health Watch: The state also notes HABs can move within ponds and that people should rinse after contact and seek care if symptoms show up. Wildlife/Marine Buzz: Rhode Island anglers are seeing striped bass feeding on squid, part of a broader “squid invasion” pattern along nearby coasts. Public Funding Vote (Bonds): Rhode Island voters will weigh five bond issues in Nov. 2026, including one for environmental protection.
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