AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHarmful Algae Alert (Barrington): RIDOH and DEM say Brickyard Pond in Barrington has harmful algal blooms and advise people to avoid swimming, fishing, boating, or kayaking, not drink untreated water, and keep pets out until further notice. Invasive Species (South Kingstown): Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife reports a northern snakehead caught in Asa Pond—an illegal, high-risk predator—urging anglers to humanely kill any found and contact DEM. Water Scarcity (South County): A drought and outdoor water ban are pushing South Kingstown officials and URI researchers to rethink turfgrass water use, with calls for a statewide study. Local Debate (North Kingstown): Residents are arguing online over whether North Kingstown is “heading in the right direction,” with development, traffic, and environmental worries driving the split. Road Work (Cranston): RIDOT plans lane shifts on Route 37 over Power Road starting July 17 as bridge demolition continues, with full project completion targeted for Summer 2028. Geoengineering Watch (Kentucky): Kentucky lawmakers are again advancing a proposal to criminalize certain deliberate weather or climate modification efforts, including potential felony penalties.
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