AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnvironmental Funding: Rhode Island received $2.3 million in federal grants for six restoration projects and 11 stewardship groups. One $250,000 award will help restore five acres along the Pawtuxet River with forest and wetland plantings, a canoe launch and public trail. Wildlife: A URI researcher says Rhode Island bats face habitat loss from development; the state’s new wildlife plan lists the silver-haired bat among species of greatest concern. In North Kingstown, a wildlife veterinarian warns artificial Halloween webs on trees can entangle and injure birds. Offshore Wind: The Trump administration is again challenging Revolution Wind’s federal approval, asking a court to let the government reconsider its permit. The move renews uncertainty around the nearly completed project off Rhode Island. Green Transportation: Two replacement bridges have opened on the East Bay Bike Path in Barrington and Warren, restoring links on the 14.5-mile route between Providence and Bristol.
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