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.
The Hex Hatch Fly Tying Workshop Date: June 13, 2024 — 6:00pm to 9:00pm Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4MhiDMrDfxqKgBKITFpYqKApZZq1wvmYODMaFCjkCMhCwCw/viewform?usp=sf_link The Hex Hatch Fly Tying Workshop June 13, 2024 – 6:00pm-9:00pm, RIDEM DFW Outdoor Education Office Fee: Free In late June through early August the Wood River experiences one of its most amazing hatches: the Hexagenia Limbata, also known as the burrowing mayfly. This workshop is your chance to learn about the hatch, the different flies that work during the hatch, and how to present the fly for ultimate success. Fly tyers from United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island, Rhody Fly Rodders and Trout Unlimited will be on hand to help tie instruct how to tie the flies. Due to the intricacy of the patterns, some basic knowledge of fly tying is recommended. All equipment and materials are provided. Families with children over 10 are welcome. For more information and registration materials, please contact Kimberly Sullivan, Kimberly.sullivan@dem.ri.gov or 401-330-0634.