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.
Site Remediation - Environmental Justice Ashley Blauvelt, P.E., Environmental Engineer IV Office of LRSMM / Site Remediation Program 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908-5767 (401) 537-4309 Environmental Justice (EJ) Information Policy for Considering Environmental Justice in the Review of Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated Properties Getting Properties Back to Work (RI Brownfields Brochure) Public Notice Requirements for EJ Sites Checklist: Managing Public Notice Requirements on Environmental Justice Sites PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes EJ Public Notice Documents DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (English) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Spanish) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (French) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Haitian Creole) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Khmer) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Portuguese) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Simplified Chinese) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes "Environmental Equity and Public Participation" (RIGL §23-19.14-5) Public Notice Letter Examples Pre-Site Investigation Notification Letter Example - English / Spanish Post-Site Investigation Notification Letter Example - English / Spanish Interactive Map To find out if a property is located in an Environmental Justice area, please visit our Environmental Resource GIS Map. The Environmental Justice layer is nested under the "Boundaries and Regulatory Overlays" layer. RIDEM Environmental Justice Policy DEM has developed an environmental justice policy to guide all programs within the Department. This policy represents DEM’s ongoing commitment and dedication to a clean, healthy Ocean State and represents DEM’s commitment to the health of all people who live and work within its communities, especially for those who often experience the disproportionate and adverse human health impacts of environmental burdens. Learn more
Checklist: Managing Public Notice Requirements on Environmental Justice Sites PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (English) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Spanish) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (French) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Haitian Creole) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Khmer) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Portuguese) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
DEM's Site Remediation Program & Environmental Justice Factsheet (Simplified Chinese) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes