AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNorthern Lights Watch: NOAA upgraded to a strong G3 geomagnetic storm for June 4–5, with aurora possible as far south as Rhode Island and Massachusetts—though clouds could spoil the view. Heat Alert: New England is heading into a hot stretch, with 90s expected through the weekend and record highs possible in parts of the region. Coastal Access & Traffic: Rhode Island wrapped up a $1.8 million Misquamicut State Beach entrance upgrade in Westerly, expanding entry lanes from 3 to 8 to cut congestion on Atlantic Avenue. Tick & Lyme Season: Tick bites are driving more ER visits nationwide, and Rhode Island is heading into peak Lyme season—so yard maintenance and protection steps matter now. Energy Governance: Rhode Island’s energy efficiency programs face scrutiny after procurement was reportedly short-circuited to keep Rhode Island Energy in the lead, while the Energy Efficiency Council saw nominee delays in the Senate. Ocean Monitoring: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, threatening long-running deep-sea climate and ocean health data.
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