AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Safety Update: RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence after a harmful algae bloom cleared, but they still warn people to avoid contact with Edgewood Lake (Roger Williams Park) and a section of Tiogue Lake (Coventry) due to cyanobacteria—no swimming, fishing, boating, or kayaking, and don’t drink untreated water or eat fish from affected areas. Air Quality Alert: Wildfire smoke is expected to push Rhode Island back into unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups Saturday (July 18), with reduced visibility and a smoky smell; DEM urges staying indoors, using HEPA filtration, and wearing a fitted N95 if you must go out. Ticks on Block Island: Block Island Residents Association and Block Island Health Center host a public forum Tuesday, July 21 on tick-borne disease and prevention as Lone Star ticks expand. PFAS Testing in Tiverton: DEM found PFAS above acceptable limits in some private wells near Crandall Road/Bolduc Lane; the town is asking affected residents to schedule free water tests and DEM continues follow-up and filtration support. Clean Energy/Permitting: The Pentagon’s drone concerns are cited in a freeze affecting at least 155 new wind projects across 24 states, raising uncertainty for future development.
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