AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoShellfish Comeback: Rhode Island’s DEM reopened a 462-acre shellfishing area along the Portsmouth shoreline south of the Mt. Hope Bridge for the first time since 1975, upgrading it from prohibited to approved for harvest on May 23 after wastewater and stormwater improvements cut bacteria levels. Coastal Closures: The usual seasonal shellfish area closures also kick in at sunrise May 23, running through Oct. 13, including parts of Bristol Harbor, Jamestown, Wickford, Block Island ponds, Prudence Island, Sakonnet Harbor, and small marina-area shutdowns. Hurricane Reality Check: NOAA’s outlook still leans below-normal for 2026 (55% chance), but officials stress “it only takes one” storm—El Niño may quiet the Atlantic, not eliminate danger. EV Cost Pressure: Rhode Island added annual registration fees for EVs and hybrids ($200 BEV, $100 PHEV, $50 HEV), raising renewal costs for many drivers. Weather Reset: After recent heat, today’s forecast is mostly sunny and pleasant, with highs around the upper 60s.
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