AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInvasive Species Control: RIDEM says Meadowbrook Pond will be treated for invasive aquatic plants, with Variable Milfoil and Curly-Leaf Pondweed targeted; residents and pets should avoid contact with the pond during treatment and boaters will be met with anti-spread help at ramps. Toxic Rodenticide Shift: Rhode Island is phasing out the sale of certain rat poisons under a new law—first-generation anticoagulants start March 1, 2027, second-generation follows Jan. 1, 2028, and both are slated for Jan. 1, 2029—aimed at protecting wildlife that can be harmed through the food chain. Public Health Watch: The CDC reports measles has reached 2,104 confirmed cases across 41 U.S. jurisdictions, with Rhode Island listed among affected states—another reminder that vaccination and outbreak response matter for community health. Local Weather: Providence-area forecast calls for mostly cloudy, unsettled conditions with a good chance of showers, keeping outdoor plans flexible.
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