AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Protection: Rhode Island Environmental Police say fishermen in Middletown were found with about 140 black sea bass and tautog; charges are expected after officers issued $700 in boating-safety fines. Clean Water: The R.I. Infrastructure Bank received $38.7 million for lead-pipe replacements, targeting a persistent drinking-water hazard. Renewable Energy: A $9 million renewable-electricity project is planned for Providence’s Smith Hill next year. Fisheries: URI will join a State Department-funded effort to support fisheries and food security. Waste Reduction: DEM is seeking public comment on recommendations for a bottle bill and extended producer responsibility program, which would shift more recycling costs to product makers. Wildlife: A URI zoologist’s research on wild Panamanian bats highlights how conservation measures can be better informed by data.
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