AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Quality & Health: Rhode Island DEM warned that southern parts of the state could hit unhealthy ozone levels for sensitive groups Friday, with elevated fine particles too—urging people to cut back on heavy outdoor exertion and watch symptoms. Water Safety: RIDOH and DEM also advised avoiding contact with three Rhode Island waterbodies—Wenscott Reservoir, Wilson Reservoir, and Upper Melville Pond—due to harmful algae blooms; swimming, fishing, boating, and even letting pets drink from the water are considered high risk. Coastal Research Boost: URI held a ribbon-cutting for its new Ocean Robotics Laboratory at the Narragansett Bay Campus, featuring an indoor testing tank to help researchers develop and test underwater technology before sea deployments. Hazardous Waste Capacity: Veolia formally closed its Clean Earth acquisition, expanding hazardous waste treatment capacity in Rhode Island and beyond. Wildlife & Public Health: Warwick reported a rabid raccoon case, urging anyone with direct contact to contact RIDOH and reminding residents to keep pets vaccinated and controlled. Local Housing: The McKee administration launched a $5.2 million bond-funded program to help municipalities acquire blighted properties and redevelop them into mixed-use neighborhoods with new affordable housing.
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