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.
Staff and Partners Rhode Island Stormwater Solutions is the work of a team of professionals from multiple organizations. The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension manages and staffs the project through the RI Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) Program and the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) Outreach Center. The project is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, with a grant from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to support compliance with federal and state stormwater requirements. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management provides oversight to ensure compliance with the RIDEM stormwater permit program. The group also has partnered with the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District and other groups to conduct training. University of Rhode Island, NEMO Program Lorraine Joubert Program Director RI Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) 001B Coastal Institute in Kingston Kingston, RI 02881 (401) 874-2138 E-mail: ljoubert@uri.edu Lisa DeProspo Philo Communications Specialist RI Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) 001G Coastal Institute in Kingston Kingston, RI 02881 P: (401) 874-5687 E-mail: lphilo@uri.edu RI Department of Transportation (RI DOT) Allison Hamel Principal Environmental Scientist Rhode Island Department of Transportation 360 Lincoln Ave. Warwick, RI 02888 P: (401) 479-1202 E-mail: allison.hamel@dot.ri.gov RI Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) Joseph Haberek Supervising Engineer Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908 P: (401) 222-4700 ext. 7715 E-mail: joseph.haberek@dem.ri.gov Jennifer Stout Sanitary Engineer Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908 P: (401)222-4700 ext. 7726 E-mail: jennifer.stout@dem.ri.gov URI Outreach Center Kate Venturini Interim Director URI Outreach Center Kathleen M. Mallon Bldg 3 East Alumni Ave. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 P: (401) 874-4096 E-mail: kate@uri.edu Vanessa Venturini Master Gardener Program State Coordinator URI Outreach Center Kathleen M. Mallon Bldg 3 East Alumni Ave. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 P: (401) 874-5584 E-mail: Vanessa@uri.edu Southern Rhode Island Conservation District Kate Bousquet District Manager Southern Rhode Island Conservation District PO Box 1636 Kingston, RI 02881 P: (401) 401-284-1885 E-mail: kjbousquet.sricd@gmail.com Rhode Island Municipalities And Other MS4