AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: Rhode Island joined a growing coalition of states suing the Trump administration over offshore wind lease buybacks, arguing the deals would pay developers to abandon projects and redirect money toward fossil fuel and geothermal investments. PFAS in Private Wells: Rhode Island lawmakers urged the EPA to step in after Tiverton private wells showed PFAS levels above state standards, with some homes so high filtration won’t work—residents want safe water and clarity on responsibility. Coastal Storm Watch: A rare late-September nor’easter is building for the East Coast, with days of coastal flooding, dangerous surf, and beach erosion possible for New England through the weekend. Local Resilience Effort: Charlestown’s Climate Resiliency Commission launched an Aquifer Resilience Initiative to improve groundwater monitoring and public awareness as climate pressures mount. Invasive Species Update: Spotted lanternflies are now established across all five Rhode Island counties, with the biggest growth in eastern Kent and Providence areas—raising new concerns for vineyards and orchards. Waterfront Safety/Recovery: A fishing vessel wreck off Rhode Island from 2019 has likely been located, and investigators say human remains were found. Travel/Infrastructure: RIDOT plans temporary traffic pattern changes for the I-95/Route 10 interchange reconstruction in Providence and Cranston starting Oct. 2.
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