AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWinter Weather Watch: NOAA says Rhode Island’s 2026-27 winter is likely warmer and wetter, with El Niño driving a 40%–50% chance of above-normal temperatures and precipitation. Flood & Hazard Research: A URI water scientist, Soni Pradhanang, is tracking Nepal’s recent glacial collapse and flooding—research she’s spent years on, from runoff and drought modeling to hazard communication. Coastal Resilience: The Coastal Resilience Committee is updating progress on the Fred Benson Town Beach pavilion and dune/marsh education, with more public-facing materials planned for late September. Storm Preparedness Funding: Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing back after FEMA again denied blizzard relief; at the same time, federal money is moving for Fox Point hurricane barrier upgrades. Local Climate Politics: A Rhode Island primary is set to shape debates over housing, short-term rentals, wastewater, and coastal access—issues that directly affect water quality and shoreline resilience. Utility Costs: Rhode Islanders face more winter utility rate hikes as regulators finalize Rhode Island Energy distribution charges. Air Permitting Pressure: Critics warn an EPA proposal could weaken public comment for data center air permits, shifting power to states and speeding approvals. RIDOT Traffic Update: A new Route 1 to Route 37 ramp opens Sept. 11 in Warwick as bridge demolition continues.
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