AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoastal Conservation: Westerly is turning newly acquired Misquamicut parcels into the Winnapaug Pond Public Access and Conservation Area, adding public shoreline access and habitat protection with parking for cars and small watercraft. Invasive Species Control: DEM says Worden Pond in South Kingstown will be treated for hydrilla starting Aug. 7, with repeated treatments through November, funded by federal support, and designed to protect fish and boating. Clean Energy & Industry: A new Rhode Island net metering initiative links locally generated hydro power to manufacturers and commercial users, aiming to cut bills while strengthening a renewable energy asset. Public Health Watch: Rhode Island’s West Nile risk has been raised to high after more mosquitoes tested positive, with local communities flagged for attention. Climate Accountability Fight: Colorado AG Weiser argues a Boulder climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies should stay in state court, a dispute that could shape how climate damage claims move through the legal system. Local Arts for Health: RISCA approved 137 grants totaling about $630,000, including a new arts-and-health incubator grant aligned with Gov. McKee’s RI 2030 goals.
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