Aggressive Invasive Plant in Indian Lake | Shore Line Access

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

👉 Local Business Spotlight - Coming Soon

🔦 Volunteers and Officials Battle to Map and Control Aggressive Invasive Hydrilla Plant in Indian Lake, South Kingstown

🏖️ Navigating Shoreline Access: The Complex Journey to Establishing Public Rights-of-Way in Rhode Island's Coastal Communities

💉 Navigating the Timing of Your Flu Vaccination This Season

💊 Clear Out Your Cabinets: DEA Sponsors National Prescription Drug Take Back Day for Safe Medication Disposal

🏠 Recent Real Estate Transactions

🏈 Rising Rams: Rhode Island Football Climbs to No. 22 in National Rankings Following Governor's Cup Victory

🏫 South Kingstown High Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

🏛️ Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Upcoming Local Events

• Pub Trivia @ Mews Tavern - October 10th, 7 PM - 9 PM

• Bonsai Bar @ Whalers Brewing - October 10th, 7 PM - 9 PM

• Family Storytime - October 11th, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

• Library Play Date - October 12th, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

• Builders Club - October 12th, 4 PM - 4:45 PM

• Fall Field @ Whalers - October 12th, 5 PM - 9 PM

• Craft & Sip @ SeaMist - October 12th, 5:15 PM

• SK 300th Anniversary Speaker Series - October 12th, 7 PM

• Hoopfest - October 13th, 5:30 PM

• Guess Method & Binge BBQ - October 13th, 6 PM - 9 PM

• The Doors - Crystal Ship - October 13th, 8 PM - 10:30 PM

• Take it to the Bridge @ Rathskeller - October 13th, 8 PM - 11 PM

• YMCA Monster Dash & Family Fall Festival - October 14th
  8:30 AM - 12 PM

• Steve Smith & The Nakeds @ Rathskeller - October 14th, 8 PM - 11 PM

• URI’s Be 5K walk/run for mental health - October 14th, 8:30 AM

• Rams vs Richmond (Football) - October 14th, 1 PM

• Rams vs VCU (Men’s Soccer) - October 14th, 7:05 PM

• Zeneth @ Ocean Mist - October 14th, 8 PM

• Rams vs Saint Louis )Women’s Soccer) - October 15th, 1 PM

• Meet & Greet with Local Horror Author Curtis Lawson - October 15th, 10 AM - 2PM

• Justus @ Rathskeller - October 15th, 4 PM - 7 PM

• CPR Training - October 16th, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

• Oktoberfest @ the General Stanton Inn - October 21st, 12 PM - 6 PM

• Drug Take-Back Day - October 28th, 10 AM - 2 PM

• Oktoberfest Wakefield - October 28th, 12 PM - 11 PM

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Volunteers and Officials Battle to Map and Control Aggressive Invasive Hydrilla Plant in Indian Lake, South Kingstown

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Development and volunteers from URI Watershed Watch have detected and mapped the hydrilla, a highly invasive aquatic plant, in Indian Lake, South Kingstown.

Originating from Eurasia and known for its rapid growth, hydrilla competes with native plants and offers no benefits to local wildlife.

Although utilizing an herbicide is considered the most effective countermeasure, it might not fully eradicate the issue, prompting officials and volunteers to formulate further control and mitigation plans.

Navigating Shoreline Access: The Complex Journey to Establishing Public Rights-of-Way in Rhode Island's Coastal Communities

The issue of public access to Rhode Island's shoreline has been partially addressed by new legislation allowing people to walk along the shoreline within a specific zone without trespassing.

However, the method of initially accessing the beach remains unsolved. Rights-of-way (ROWs), paths leading to the shoreline, can be designated by towns and the state through a thorough and slow legal process involving several methods and extensive documentation.

The Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) can designate and protect ROWs at the state level, but with 400 miles of Rhode Island coastline, only 234 ROWs have received such designation due to resource limitations and an exhaustive process, which includes evidence collection, public hearings, and legal reviews, often extending over several months or years.

Navigating the Timing of Your Flu Vaccination This Season

Health experts advocate for timely flu vaccinations as flu season approaches, emphasizing the seriousness of influenza which can cause numerous deaths each season.

Though the timing of vaccination can be tricky, experts recommend getting vaccinated a few weeks before potential exposure and encourage individuals to get it as soon as it's available, preferably in September or October.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises healthcare providers to offer the vaccine as long as influenza viruses are circulating.

The upcoming flu season is particularly concerning due to the coexistence of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, with potential for overlapping symptoms and co-infections, making vaccination crucial.

Clear Out Your Cabinets: DEA Sponsors National Prescription Drug Take Back Day for Safe Medication Disposal

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 28th, offering a safe disposal option for unwanted or expired medications for residents, including those in South Kingstown and broader Rhode Island. Numerous collection sites, typically at local police stations, will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The initiative accepts various forms of prescription drugs and vaping devices (battery removed), but not illegal drugs, syringes, sharps, or liquids. This service is free and anonymous.

RAMS

Rising Rams: Rhode Island Football Climbs to No. 22 in National Rankings Following Governor's Cup Victory

Rhode Island Football team advances three spots, ranking No. 22 in the American Football Coaches Association FCS Coaches Poll, following a victorious game against Brown and securing its fifth consecutive Governor's Cup.

Despite dropping out of the poll after a loss to Villanova, the team bounced back, making consistent progress in the rankings.

Upcoming, the Rams are scheduled to play against Richmond at Meade Stadium on October 14th.

REBELS

South Kingstown High School Varsity

Upcoming home games for Varsity

Girls Tennis - October 10th, 4PM @ Broad Rock Middle School
Girls Soccer - October 11th, 6PM @ Curtis Corner Middle School
Girls Tennis - October 12th, 4PM @ Broad Rock Middle School
Girls Volleyball - October 12th, 6PM @ South Kingstown High School

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