AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEndangered Species Act Fight: A coalition of 20 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over new Endangered Species Act rules that narrow what counts as “harm” and weaken protections for threatened species’ habitat and “critical habitat” designations—moves critics say could open wildlife areas to development, mining, and drilling. Regional Energy Watch: Maine regulators approved a major northern Maine wind plan paired with a 111-mile transmission line, with cost-sharing that includes Rhode Island and projections of big lifetime savings for ratepayers. Local Climate & Flooding: Rep. Lauren Carson urged Newport’s Point residents to attend a Sept. 15 meeting on stormwater flooding and sea level rise, sharing survey results showing many households have flooded in recent years. Outdoor Safety: Rhode Island DEM reminded hunters to wear fluorescent orange during the Sept. 12 start of archery deer season through Feb. 28. Wildlife & Migration: A pine warbler named “Rizzy” returned for another season at Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay, highlighting broader bird declines. Community Green: Safe Harbors of the Hudson will celebrate 10 years of Safe Harbors Green at its Sept. 17 gala, honoring native-plant stewardship.
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