Angling For A Deal? How About Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend May 4-5 Tuesday, April 30, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that it will hold its annual Free Fishing Weekend Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. ... Read article
New DEM Stormwater Permit Will Prevent and Reduce Pollution from Runoff in Mashapaug Watershed Tuesday, April 30, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that it is moving forward with the issuance of a permit to regulate previously unpermitted stormwater ... Read article
Gov. McKee, DEM Announce Awardees of Over $2 Million in Grants for Local Recreation Projects Across RI Monday, April 29, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the awarding of $2 million in matching grants to 11 municipalities to develop or renov ... Read article
This Arbor Day, DEM and GIC Announce First Five Municipalities Selected for Comprehensive Technical Assistance Program for Rhode Island Urban and Community Forests Friday, April 26, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Agricu ... Read article
Town of Westerly to Conduct Aerial Treatment of Mosquito Larvicide on Chapman Pond Next Week Thursday, April 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that the Town of Westerly will conduct an aerial application of mosquito larvicide across 500 acres of C ... Read article
Governor McKee, First Lady Join State and Local Officials for Earth Day Litter Pick-up in Middletown, Recognizing Recipients of Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrants Monday, April 22, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee joined state and local officials at a litter pick-up in Middletown today to mark Earth Day and cele ... Read article
DEM Reminds Harvesters that the Renewal Grace Period for Commercial Marine License Renewals Ends on April 29 Friday, April 19, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders and nonresidents holding standard fishing licenses, multipurpose licenses, shellfis ... Read article
Four State Campgrounds Open for the Season on Saturday, April 13, Coinciding with School Vacation Week Friday, April 12, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that four state campgro ... Read article
DEM Hosting Two Virtual Informational Workshops on Proposed Revisions to 2024 MSGP Industrial Stormwater Permit Friday, April 12, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that its Office ... Read article
DEM Environmental Police, RI State Fire Marshall Bomb Squad, West Marine Hosting Free Expired Safety Flare Collection Events for Boaters Thursday, April 11, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) ... Read article