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.
2023 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Implementation Grants Targeted Watersheds (Clean Water Act - Section 319) Announcement of Request for Proposals (RFP) The 2023 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Implementation Grant RFP closed on February 16, 2024. Projects that were submitted under the RFP are under review and selected projects will be listed on this page in the near future. For information or questions, please contact: Betsy Dake: (401) 537-4216 or betsy.dake@dem.ri.gov Sean McCormick: (401) 537-4254 or sean.mccormick@dem.ri.gov Additional Resources Water Quality – Nonpoint Source Pollution Rhode Island Grants Management Office – Resources and User Guides for Subrecipients Rhode Island Grants Management Office – User Support Form