AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInvasive Species Control: RIDEM is treating five acres of Meadowbrook Pond to knock back invasive aquatic plants (Variable Milfoil and Curly-Leaf Pondweed). Officials say treatment starts Thursday, with people and pets advised to avoid contact until Sunday; boaters and anglers are being warned and “greeters” will help prevent spread of invasives from boats and trailers. Wildlife Protection Law: Rhode Island is phasing out the sale of certain rat poisons under a new state law, restricting first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides starting March 1, 2027, and second-generation products later—aimed at reducing harm to birds of prey and other wildlife. Public Health & Water Safety: RIDOH and DEM lifted a harmful algae bloom advisory for Worden Pond in South Kingstown after testing showed low algae levels and no detected toxins, though officials stress HAB conditions can change fast. Health Alert: The CDC reports measles has spread to 41 states and killed three people, with Rhode Island listed among jurisdictions. Weather: Saturday in Rhode Island is sunny, warm, and breezy with low humidity—great outdoor conditions before a wetter Monday.
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