AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnvironmental Funding: Rhode Island received $2.3 million in federal funding for environmental upgrades. A separate regional grant program is also backing clean-water and ecosystem restoration in southeastern New England. Waste and Litter: A new call for a Rhode Island bottle-return bill argues the state has delayed action for years. Volunteers can join Save The Bay’s Fort Wetherill shoreline cleanup Sunday, Oct. 18. Ocean Research: NOAA’s nearly finished $147 million Marine Operations Center in Newport is expected to open early next year, supporting Atlantic and Great Lakes research vessels. Wildlife and Pollution: Rhode Island environmental police seized more than 70 illegally caught fish, while a 50-gallon heating-oil spill in Richmond and North Smithfield’s plans for PFAS treatment highlight ongoing pollution concerns.
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