AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoToxic Algae Update (RI): RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory for Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston after testing showed low blue-green algae levels and no detected toxins—though officials warn blooms can return fast and urge people to keep away if they see “green paint/pea soup” scum. Herbicide Policy (Nationwide, Vermont): Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat, citing a possible link to Parkinson’s disease, even as some farmers worry about profit impacts and the EPA continues reviewing safety. Invasive Pest Watch (Region): Washington state opened public comment on gypsy moth eradication documents and also urged residents to check holiday greenery for elongate hemlock scale—another reminder that pests hitchhike on plants. Recycling Reality Check (RI): A local recycling coordinator explains why Rhode Island’s system can feel confusing, pointing to the single residential drop-off site at RIRRC in Johnston and how sorting rules depend on what the facility can process. Coastal Science (RI): A Rhode Island ocean-currents education effort highlights how understanding where pollution and search patterns go starts with studying tides and currents. Policy & Courts (RI): Rhode Island expanded civil court access for child sexual abuse victims by creating a two-year window starting July 1, 2026.
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