AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoCoastal Habitat Restoration: RIDEM, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Save the Bay have started restoring dune and marsh habitat at Ninigret Barrier Beach (East Beach) by removing invasive trees/plants and restoring tidal creeks to rebuild wildlife habitat and coastal resilience. Invasive Species Control on the Water: RIDEM installed a new buoy-marked boating lane at Worden Pond to help boats avoid cutting hydrilla into fragments, aiming to slow the spread alongside ongoing herbicide treatments. Renewable Energy Shift: Rhode Island Energy tentatively agreed to buy 150 MW of onshore wind power from northern Maine, moving away from stalled offshore plans and pending pricing talks plus PUC approval. Drinking Water Alert: Prudence Island Water District issued a repeat “boil your water” notice after significant past microbiological deficiencies, including total coliform and E. coli findings. PFAS Watch in Tiverton: State officials say 63 homes have PFAS above Rhode Island standards, with more testing underway as residents seek answers about health impacts and next steps. Community Science: URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography will host free “Science Saturday” at the Narragansett Bay Campus with interactive exhibits on ocean exploration, climate impacts, ocean acidification, and underwater sound.
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