AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConservation & Access: Westerly is turning newly acquired Misquamicut land between Atlantic Avenue and Winnapaug Pond into the Winnapaug Pond Public Access and Conservation Area, with summer work underway and plans for public parking, kayak access, habitat protection, and climate resilience. Invasive Species Control: Rhode Island DEM will treat Worden Pond in South Kingstown for hydrilla starting Aug. 7, with repeated EPA-approved treatments through November, funded by federal support, and officials say it won’t harm fish or disrupt boating and swimming. Clean Energy: A new Woonsocket net-metering initiative links the city-owned Thundermist Hydroelectric Facility to Rhode Island manufacturers and commercial users, delivering bill credits and helping stabilize revenue for the renewable hydropower asset. Public Health & Mosquito Risk: Rhode Island’s West Nile risk has been raised to high after more positive mosquito tests, underscoring the need for bite prevention and local vigilance. Coastal Safety: The Mt. Hope Bridge will see repeated traffic stops and ongoing lane closures for dehumidification and surface repairs, with significant delays expected on Aug. 5.
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