SENATE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO WORK WITH THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM TO DEVELOP A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK TO REDUCE TICK-BORNE ILLNESS ON BLOCK ISLAND

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The Senate resolution orders the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, in partnership with the Town of New Shoreham and the Department of Health, to create a regulatory framework for reducing deer numbers on Block Island. The goal is to lower tick populations and the incidence of Lyme disease and other tick‑borne illnesses affecting residents and visitors. The measure requires a report of the plan and recommendations within six months.

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