AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Extreme Weather: A new poll finds 61% of U.S. voters link extreme weather to the climate crisis, including majorities of Democrats, independents, and nearly half of Republicans—fueling calls for less “climate-hushing.” Endangered Species Act: The Trump administration published a rule that would narrow the ESA definition of “harm,” potentially weakening protections for endangered species and habitat. Wildfire Smoke & Storms in RI: Rhode Island is again under air-quality pressure from Canadian wildfire smoke, with DEM warning of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups Saturday, alongside a separate severe-weather risk with heavy rain and damaging winds. Water Safety: RIDOH/DEM lifted the Wenscott Reservoir recreation advisory after a harmful algae bloom cleared, but kept advisories for Edgewood Lake and Tiogue Lake due to cyanobacteria. Local Conservation: Tiverton’s library hosts a free talk on saving pollinators, focusing on native plants and cutting pesticide use. PFAS Testing: Tiverton says DEM found PFAS above acceptable limits in some private wells near Crandall Road and Bolduc Lane and is offering free testing and filtration for affected residents. Federal Water Funding: Senators Whitehouse and Capito tout unanimous WRDA 2026 passage, aimed at boosting drinking water, wastewater, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration.
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