FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Portsmouth Town Dump Bulletin Board The Department has become aware of the need for a centralized location to allow more regular communication regarding the closure of the Former Portsmouth Landfill off Park East Drive in the Island Park Area of Portsmouth. This privately owned municipal landfill is undergoing closure in the Department's Landfill Closure Program. View plans and specific information. Groundwater and Landfill Gas Monitoring Reports Site Monitoring Plan Letter Site Monitoring Plan Monitoring Plan Approval Letter Q4 2020 Monitoring Q3 2020 Monitoring Q2 2020 Monitoring Q1 2020 Monitoring Q3 2019 Monitoring Q2 2019 Monitoring Q1 2019 Monitoring Q4 2018 Monitoring Q3 2018 Monitoring Q2 2018 Monitoring Q4 2017 Monitoring Q3 2017 Monitoring Q2 2017 Monitoring Soils Reports Q2 2020 Soils Report Q1 2020 Soils Report Q4 2019 Soils Report Q3 2019 Soils Report Q2 2019 Soils Report Q1 2019 Soils Report Q4 2018 Soils Report Q3 2018 Soils Report Q4 2017 Soils Report Q3 2017 Soils Report Q2 2017 Soils Report Q1 2017 Soils Report Q2 2018 Soils Report Q1 2018 Soils Report 6/5/20 RIDEM conducted a field investigation. 7/19/9 Cap Modification Plans and Approval 5/2/19 RIDEM conducted a field investigation. The attached report summarizes the deficiencies and corrective actions. 4/30/18 RIDEM issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) for a site remediation violation. 3/27/18 RIDEM conducted a field investigation report. 8/11/17 RIDEM issued an Expedited Citation Notice (ECN) for a site remediation violation. 5/31/17 RIDEM conducted a field investigation report. The attached report summarizes the findings. 3/23/17 RIDEM investigates another complaint about dirt on the road adjacent to the Site. 3/08/17 RIDEM Offices of Compliance and Waste Management perform joint inspection to investigate complaints of flooding on the site, sedimentation into the marsh and excessive dirt on the street. View field investigation report 12/20/16 APE informs the Department of their intent to comply with the deadline for closure. 12/7/16 Notice of Intent to Enforce issued by RIDEM/Office of Compliance and Inspection (OCI). Notice states that the Department may take additional action is closure is not completed within 180 days. 9/20/16 Deadline for completion of closure. Closure did not happen at this time. Site was referred for enforcement. 9/20/15 Beneficial Use Determination Approval expires. This allowed soil that meets industrial/commercial standards to be used for subgrade material at the site. Portsmouth Town Dump Quick Links Frequently Asked Questions Quarterly Soils Reports Pre 2017 Findings of Legislative Commission on Arsenic Plans and other Document Plans and other Documents Renewal of the Beneficial Use Determination Approval Portsmouth BUD Renewal (2013) Closure Plan Modification Request, January 2014 Letter on Adjacent Fill Areas Field Investigation Reports Pre 2015 Field Investigation Report (9/12/14) Field Investigation Report (9/29/14) Field Investigation Report (10/6/14) Inspection Report of 11/2/2011 Data Pre 2015 2/2012 Fill Sampling Result February 2013 Sampling Results Letter on Omega Pond Soil (10/24/14) Notice of Intent (10/31/14) Sampling Results (9/29/14) Sampling Results (9/12/14) Sampling Results (10/6/14)