AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreen Bond: Rhode Island voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a $55 million bond for parks, beaches, cleanup and flood prevention, including $25 million for stormwater and flood projects. Supporters say early investment can prevent costlier damage. Toxic Site: In Charlestown, a former dye-works dump remains contaminated decades after it was abandoned. Town officials warn that taking ownership could leave the town liable for cleanup. Stormwater: Newport held a public workshop on a proposed stormwater utility fee, while Cumberland has completed a $1.2 million project to address flooding. Waste and Water: DEM is seeking public comment on a report recommending a bottle bill and extended producer responsibility program. Separately, researchers warn that treating low PFAS readings as zero could conceal substantial drinking-water contamination. Fisheries: Environmental police found 140 fish fillets aboard a boat off Middletown; additional charges are expected, amid concerns that illegal catches threaten sustainable fisheries.
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