AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater Safety Update: RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory at Worden Pond in South Kingstown after a harmful algae bloom cleared; testing found low algae levels and no toxins, but officials warn HAB conditions can return fast and to keep people and pets away from green scum. Coastal Infrastructure: RIDEM says Phase 1 is complete on Burlingame Campground restroom upgrades in Charlestown, adding three new ADA bathhouses with hot showers, new septic systems, and water-conserving fixtures, with Phase 2 bathhouse work slated to finish by April 2027. Local Pollution Oversight: North Kingstown notified federal authorities it intends to sue over a proposed Quonset sewage treatment plant tied to biosolids pyrolysis, arguing the permitting and approvals process needs closer review. Clean Energy Policy: A Brookings EV policy scorecard ranks Rhode Island among the higher-scoring states for EV readiness after federal incentive rollbacks, emphasizing that no single policy is a “silver bullet.” Conservation & Research: Norman Bird Sanctuary and Salve Regina expanded their partnership, launching the Kiernan Scholars Program to train students in field-based conservation biology on Aquidneck Island. Weather: Friday in Rhode Island looks warm and mostly pleasant with partly cloudy skies and low rain risk.
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