AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHarmful Algae Update: RIDOH and DEM lifted the “avoid recreation” advisory for Lake Mishnock in West Greenwich after the harmful algae bloom cleared, but they’re still warning Rhode Islanders to avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir (North Providence) and Oak Swamp Reservoir (Johnston) due to ongoing HABs—swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking remain high risk, and people should not drink untreated water or eat fish from affected waters. Clean Energy Stalled: Rhode Island’s $49.33M low-income solar expansion plan remains in limbo after EPA terminated the Solar for All program in 2025; the money hasn’t been restored and litigation is still unresolved. Wildlife Research: URI researchers used century-old leopard seal skulls from museum collections to build life-history baselines that could help scientists track how melting polar ice and climate shifts affect apex predators. Local Water & Health: A mobile opioid treatment unit in Woonsocket is delivering medications and outreach via a converted bus, with a new study documenting both its reach and the structural barriers that threaten long-term impact. Community Outdoors: Tiverton’s FigMamma Farms Fig Festival returns Sept. 12 with greenhouse tours, rare fig varieties, and grower education.
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