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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) serves as the chief steward of the state’s natural resources – from beautiful Narragansett Bay to our local waters and green spaces to the air we breathe. Our mission put simply is to protect, restore, and promote our environment to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit, and raise a family.

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DEM Chief of Public Affairs Kim Keough

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Providence, RI 02908-5767

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Winter Trout Stocking

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting ...

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Work To Remove Eyesore In Providence River Begins This Week

Monday, January 13, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...

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DEM Resuming Prescribed Burns

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces its plans to conduct low-severity prescribed burns on state lands on Prudence Island in Portsmout ...

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