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.
Dam Safety Stacey Pinto, Environmental Engineer III235 Promenade StreetProvidence, RI 02908-5767(401) 537-4477 Patrick Hogan, Environmental Engineer IV235 Promenade StreetProvidence, RI 02908-5767(401) 537-4449 Contact OC&I via E-Mail This program investigates citizen complaints relating to, and performs compliance monitoring inspections of, dams whose failure could cause loss of life or significant property damage. Resources Rules and Regulations for Dam Safety (250-RICR-130-05-1) Cooperative Agreement for Establishing a Dam Notification System PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes Dam Inventory PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Dam Registration Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Governor's Task Force on Dam Safety and Maintenance Final Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Dam Safety: An Owner's Guidance Manual PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes Dam Emergency Action Plans PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes Annual Dam Safety Reports 2023 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes 2022 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes 2021 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 4mbmegabytes 2020 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 3mbmegabytes 2019 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 3mbmegabytes 2018 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes 2017 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes 2016 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes 2015 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2014 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2013 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2012 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes 2011 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes 2010 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2009 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes 2008 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes 2007 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 992kbkilobytes 2006 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 987kbkilobytes 2005 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2004 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2003 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2002 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2001 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2000 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 1999 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 1998 Annual Dam Safety Report PDF file, about 2mbmegabytes ASDSO Dam Owner Academy The Dam Owner Academy is a series of videos to educate and inform owners on all aspects of operating and maintaining a dam safely. The videos concisely present the critical basics of owner responsibilities and are available as a free resource for owners and those conducting owner outreach programs. Over the next few years, the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) will release additional videos and tools as part of the Dam Owner Academy. For future videos, make sure to subscribe to ASDSO's Youtube Channel and check DamOwner.org. Report an Environmental Complaint DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Note: Complaints are public records and information you forward to OC&I will be available for public review UNLESS you advise us that you wish to remain anonymous. Report via Email After hours emergency: 401-222-3070