Sustainability Spotlight: Rhode Island’s DEM has named Winterhawk Vineyards in South Kingstown as the first winery recognized under the state’s Green Breweries-style sustainability program, with a July 9 certification ceremony planned. Heat & Public Health: A dangerous Fourth of July heat wave is still driving extreme heat and humidity across Rhode Island, with NOAA/NOAA-style warnings and local guidance urging hydration, cooling centers, and storm-aware fireworks planning. Air Quality Alert: Southern Rhode Island is under an ozone alert for unhealthy air for sensitive groups, with RIDOH/DEM advising residents to limit exposure. Coastal & Water Safety: Rhode Island Environmental Police are ramping up boating safety patrols around Narragansett Bay for the holiday weekend, emphasizing life jacket checks and education-first enforcement. Fisheries Policy: NOAA is rolling out a New England-focused regional strategy to reduce monitoring burdens and revisit area closures as it aims to strengthen the seafood industry. Indigenous Food Support: At Ashawaug Farm, tribal farmers say federal local-food programs that help preserve heritage crops are at risk due to cuts or scaling back. Marine Life: Researchers documented a rare great white feeding on a whale carcass off Rhode Island waters, highlighting how whale falls can fuel marine ecosystems. Local Infrastructure: RIDOT plans a two-week Route 101 closure starting July 13 for Killy Brook Bridge rehabilitation, with signed detours in place. Food & Politics: The DOJ alleges major egg producers coordinated to manipulate pricing benchmarks—another reminder that everyday costs can turn into policy fights.