AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHarmful Algae Closures: RIDOH and DEM are warning Rhode Islanders to avoid all contact with Lower Melville Pond (Portsmouth) and Tiogue Lake (Coventry) after harmful blue-green algae blooms were detected, including no swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, or drinking untreated water. Shellfish Safety: DEM is also preemptively closing about 700 acres of shellfishing grounds off Prudence Island from July 24 through sunrise July 31 due to sewage-discharge risk tied to the annual Aquapalooza boat gathering. Climate Court Fight: Rhode Island is among states suing EPA over a rule that weakens hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phaseout deadlines—HFCs are extremely potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and cooling. Storm Watch: Southern New England faces another round of humid, stormy weather with a chance of severe thunderstorms and localized flooding risk, including impacts for Rhode Island.
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