AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Quality: Rhode Island officials urged people to avoid swimming, fishing and boating at Lake Washington in Glocester after tests found a harmful algae bloom; pets should stay out, too. Mosquitoes: The state reported its first human West Nile case of 2026 in a Washington County resident who likely contracted it while traveling. Mosquito risk is now low, but not zero until a hard frost. Changing Shorelines: URI has published decades of survey data from eight southern Rhode Island beaches, documenting erosion and storm impacts to help residents and coastal managers track change. Coastal Resilience: Block Island’s committee is reconsidering plans for a relocated beach pavilion, weighing rebuilding after a storm against the costs of moving or replacing it. Local Decisions: A Block Island survey is gathering views on deer management as officials consider ways to address tick-borne disease. Westerly is also seeking public comment on a project to replace about 1,700 lead water service lines.
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