AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPermitting Debate: Providence Preservation Society warns a sweeping federal bill could curb public and tribal input on development; Rhode Island Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed voted to advance it, though final passage is still pending. Recycling: DEM is seeking public comment on five options for a bottle-return program and broader packaging recycling plan. Clean Water: North Scituate Elementary is seeking approval for PFAS treatment upgrades, with RIDOH inviting public comment on its review. Local Climate Action: Westerly’s land trust plans tree planting in neighborhoods with low canopy, high heat and poor stormwater absorption. Clean Energy: Revolution Wind is now fully operational, supplying power to Rhode Island and Connecticut; URI programs also received $476,000 in state climate funding.
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