AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & Public Health: New England is bracing for another hot, muggy stretch, with heat index values pushing above 100°F in parts of the region and advisories in effect—another reminder to plan for extreme weather impacts in Rhode Island. Invasive Species Watch: A Northern Snakehead was caught in Asa Pond in South Kingstown, raising concerns for native freshwater fish; Rhode Island anglers are urged to humanely kill any snakehead and report it to DEM. Aquatic Weed Control: Indian Lake hydrilla treatment is scheduled for Monday, July 20, using an airboat to apply herbicide to curb the invasive plant and protect native growth. Water & Drought Pressure: South County officials and scientists are rethinking turfgrass and outdoor water bans as drought tightens, calling for a statewide study on what to do when “emerald lawns” meet hotter conditions. Local Infrastructure Disruptions: RIDOT has multiple short-term traffic impacts this week, including overnight I-95 Eddy Street Bridge closures for steel beam placement and Route 146 service road work in North Smithfield, plus upcoming Lincoln signage delays. Policy & Governance: Rhode Island enacted capital, liquidity, and corporate-governance requirements for nonbank mortgage servicers, a reminder that state rules can reshape how major systems operate.
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