AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSustainability Recognition: Rhode Island DEM will honor Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling (BetterBev) Wednesday, July 8, and WinterHawk Vineyards (BetterBev) Thursday, July 9—both tied to water/energy cuts, regenerative practices, composting, and non-chemical pest control. Invasive Species Watch: Biologists say the invasive Manila clam has finally established along the northwestern Atlantic, a rare “first take” moment that could reshape local shellfish communities even as it may become a new food source for wildlife. Flood Risk in RI: Heavy rain and flash-flood watches are in play across the Northeast, with Rhode Island in the danger zone for nuisance flooding and possible rapid downpours as storms shift. Local Weather & Heat: After a rainy Tuesday, Wednesday brings sun and milder temps, but muggy heat returns later in the week. Ocean Life, RI Style: A Rhode Island-based team shared rare footage of a “well fed” great white shark eating a humpback whale carcass off the coast near Block Island. Waste & Recycling: Rhode Island Resource Recovery (Landfill) is closed July 7 for Independence Day, delaying trash and recycling services by one day. Public Health: Free skin cancer screenings are scheduled at Easton’s Beach and other RI locations through August.
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