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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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DEM Advises Identifying Potential Snow Disposal Sites To Prevent Contamination of Water Supplies This Winter

Thursday, December 19, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – With the region’s temperature cooling and snowfall possible in the coming weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding businesses, househ ...

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Two Shellfish Harvesting Areas in Upper Narragansett Bay Reopen Tomorrow

Thursday, December 19, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that the emergency closure of Upper Narragansett Bay shellfish ‘Area A’ and ‘Area B’ will end ...

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Commercial Marine Licenses are Up for Renewal

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI –The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders and nonresidents holding standard fishing licenses (SFLs), multipurpose licenses, sh ...

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