Offshore Wind Legal Win: Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha says the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the Trump administration’s appeal in the offshore wind permitting freeze fight, keeping clean-energy projects on track. Ocean Monitoring at Risk: Lawmakers are pushing the NSF to reverse plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386M network that tracks ocean circulation, ecosystems, and climate signals. Harmful Algae Alert: RIDOH and RIDEM advise residents to avoid Watchaug Pond in Charlestown due to blue-green algae toxins; swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking are high risk until further notice. Invasive Plants Control: DEM plans aquatic weed treatment at Meadowbrook Pond (Richmond) on June 18; anglers and boaters should avoid the pond during treatment and keep pets from drinking for at least three days. Flood-Ready Road Changes: Newport proposes replacing Hazard Road’s asphalt with a durable vegetated surface and limiting vehicle access to reduce frequent, severe flooding. Severe Weather Watch: Thursday brings a damaging-storm risk across New England, including Rhode Island, with gusty straight-line winds possible. Clean Power Access: CleanChoice Energy expands into Rhode Island, adding nearly 1.5M households in the region to sign up for renewable electricity. Local Waterway Wildlife: A Warren waterfront home sale highlights the Kickemuit River estuary’s wildlife draw, including osprey and bald eagles. EV Policy Uncertainty: A national EV policy scorecard flags a fragmented federal approach that could slow progress on cutting tailpipe pollution. Weather Brief: June 18 looks mostly cloudy and humid with showers and possible thunderstorms, then tapering into breezy evening conditions.