AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat & Ozone Watch: Rhode Island DEM issued a statewide air quality alert for Thursday, June 11, warning ground-level ozone will reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, with fine particles also elevated—urging people with asthma and other lung issues to cut outdoor exertion and plan activities earlier in the day. Offshore Wind, Cable Path Clarity: The CRMC approved SouthCoast Wind’s key permit for the Sakonnet River cable route and related work in Portsmouth and Mount Hope Bay, a step that keeps Rhode Island in the project’s path even as federal delays and uncertainty linger. Beaches Get More Monitoring Money: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed helped secure a $210,000 EPA grant to expand Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay water sampling after 2025 beach closures tied to enterococci bacteria. Coastal Erosion Help for Jamestown: The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awarded Jamestown $115,000 for shoreline embankment improvements at Potter Cove, plus low-interest septic loans for homeowners. Food Access for Seniors: RIDOH launched the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, offering $50 cards for eligible seniors to buy fruits and veggies at Rhode Island farmers markets. Tick Season Tips: Experts highlighted practical ways to reduce tick bites, including permethrin-treated clothing and minimizing exposed skin. Ocean Science Under Pressure: The NSF has begun dismantling a major ocean monitoring network earlier than planned, raising alarms about losing crucial data on warming oceans and marine impacts. Recycling Win: A new mattress-foam recycling process earned a U.S. patent, turning polyurethane foam into materials for products like synthetic leather and shoe soles.
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