AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWest Nile Virus Watch: DEM and RIDOH confirmed more West Nile Virus detections in mosquito samples from Cranston and Providence, keeping Rhode Island’s statewide risk level high and urging residents to prevent bites. Salt Marsh in Peril: A wetlands scientist warned Barrington officials that sea level rise is flooding salt marshes more often, stunting grass growth and accelerating erosion, while highlighting “marsh migration pathways” as a long-term adaptation option. Ocean & Climate Tech: URI’s new Ocean Robotics Laboratory at the Narragansett Bay Campus is now complete, built to test and deploy complex ocean robotics. PFAS Policy: A new EU packaging rule (PPWR) starts restricting “forever chemicals” in packaging, with limits already enforceable and manufacturers told to prevent contamination. Local Infrastructure: RIDOT will shift lanes on I-295 North over the Pawtuxet River starting Aug. 28 to support bridge rehabilitation, part of a larger multi-bridge project. Invasive Species Angle: New Englanders are increasingly eating invasive green crabs as a way to reduce environmental harm. Public Health Reminder: With WNV risk high, the state is again emphasizing mosquito-control steps and bite prevention.
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