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.
Advisory Panel Agendas and Minutes 2023 March 8, 2023 Shellfish Advisory Panel March 22, 2023 Shellfish Advisory Panel September 13, 2023 2022 February 23, 2022 Shellfish Advisory Panel April 7, 2022 Shellfish Advisory Panel April 20, 2022 Shellfish Advisory Panel September 28, 2022 Shellfish Advisory Panel 2021 March 24, 2021 Shellfish Advisory Panel April 14, 2021 Shellfish Advisory Panel October 6, 2021 Shellfish Advisory Panel 2020 December 16, 2020 Shellfish Advisory Panel Presentation ePacket September 9, 2020 Shellfish Advisory Panel Presentation ePacket May 27, 2020 Shellfish Advisory Panel Virtual Meeting 4:00PM Guide to join virtual meetings Agenda Presentation e-Packet April 29, 2020 Shellfish Advisory Panel Virtual Meeting 4:00 PM Guide to join virtual meetings Agenda 2019 October 23, 2019 SAP 4:30 PM, URI Bay Campus, Coastal Institute Building, Large Conference Room, Narragansett RI Agenda Minutes September 25, 2019 SAP 4:30 PM, URI Bay Campus, Coastal Institute Large Conference Room, Narragansett RI Agenda Proposed Whelk Pot Tagging Regulations Minutes August 19, 2019 IAC 5:30 pm, URI Bay Campus, Coastal Institute Building, Hazard Room, Narragansett RI e-Packet Presentation May 30, 2019 Pre Hearing IAC/Workshop 5:00PM, URI Bay Campus, Coastal Institute Building, Hazard Room, Narragansett RI Agenda February 20, 2019 Shellfish Advisory Panel Agenda minutes 2018 September 5, 2018 Shellfish Advisory Panel Agenda Presentation Minutes August 21, 2018 IAC Agenda 2019 Sector Management Plan Draft Meeting Summary May 9, 2018 Shellfish Advisory Panel Agenda Minutes February 7, 2018 Shellfish Advisory Panel Agenda Presentation Public Comments Meeting Summary 2017 Shellfish Advisory Panel October 11, 2017 Presentation minutes IAC August 10, 2017 Draft 2018 Finfish Sector Management Plan Draft 2018 Shellfish Sector Management Plan Draft 2018 Crustacean Sector Management Plan Meeting Summary Shellfish Advisory Panel July 26, 2017 Presentation minutes Shellfish Advisory Panel February 22, 2017 Presentation minutes Shellfish Advisory Panel January 11, 2017 Presentation minutes 2016 Shellfish Advisory Panel November 9, 2016 - 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Minutes Industrial Advisory Panel July 8, 2013 - Minutes Shellfish AP June 12, 2013 - Minutes Winter Flounder AP June 11, 2013 - Minutes Groundfish and Federally Managed Spp. AP June 11, 2013 - Minutes RIMFC June 4, 2013 RIMFC April 1, 2013 RIMFC March 4, 2013 Menhaden AP February 11, 2013 - Minutes Scup - Black Sea Bass AP January 30, 2013 - Minutes Summer Flounder AP January 30, 2013 - Minutes Tautog AP January 30, 2013 - Minutes Adhoc Whelk Committee January 15, 2013 - Minutes Groundfish & Federally Managed Species AP January 10, 2013 - Minutes Striped Bass Advisory Panel January 8, 2013 - Minutes 2012 December 3, 2012 Herring AD HOC Panel October 3, 2012 - Minutes October 1, 2012 Scup - Black Sea Bass AP October 3, 2012 - Minutes Summer Flounder AP October 3, 2012 - Minutes September 10, 2012 Shellfish AP Meeting August 1, 2012 - Minutes IAC Meeting July 10, 2012 - Minutes July 9, 2012 Atlantic Herring Ad Hoc Panel June 27, 2012 - Minutes Summer Flounder AP June 20, 2012 - Minutes IAC Meeting May 15, 2012 - Minutes May 7, 2012 Groundfish AP March 20, 2012 - Minutes Shellfish AP March 7, 2012 - Minutes March 6, 2012 Menhaden AP February 15, 2012 - Minutes Groundfish AP February 7, 2012 - Minutes Tautog AP February 6, 2012 - Minutes Summer Flounder AP January 31, 2012 - Minutes Scup - Black Sea Bass AP January 19, 2012 - Minutes Striped Bass AP January 17, 2012 - Minutes Winter Flounder AP January 17, 2012 - Minutes Shellfish AP January 11, 2012 - Minutes 2011 RIMFC December 5, 2011 Whelk AdHoc AP November 29, 2011 - Minutes RIMFC November 1, 2011 Lobster AP October 26, 2011 - Minutes RIMFC October 3, 2011 Summer Flounder AP September 28, 2011 - Minutes Scup-Black Sea Bass AP September 14, 2011 - Minutes RIMFC September 12, 2011 Shellfish AP September7, 2011 - Minutes RIMFC August 17, 2011 IAC Meeting August 9, 2011 - Minutes Shellfish AP July 27, 2011 - Minutes Lobster AP July 26, 2011 - Minutes IAC Meeting July 19, 2011 Shellfish AP June 22, 2011 - Minutes Shellfish AP June 15, 2011 Enforcement AP June 7, 2011 - Minutes RIMFC May 2, 2011 Scup - Black Sea Bass AP April 12, 2011 - Minutes IAC Meeting March 28, 2011 - Minutes RIMFC March 7, 2011 Shellfish AP March 5, 2011 - Minutes IAC Meeting February 21, 2011 - Minutes Tautog AP February 16, 2011 - Minutes Shellfish AP February 16, 2011 - Minutes Lobster AP February 15, 2011 - Minutes Summer Flounder AP January 26, 2011 POSTPONED UNTIL 2/2/11 - Minutes Scup-BlackSeaBass AP January 26, 2011 POSTPONED UNTIL 2/2/11 - Minutes Striped Bass AP January 12, 2011 POSTPONED UNTIL 1/18/11 - Minutes Menhaden AP January 6, 2011 - Minutes 2010 Winter Flounder AP December 8, 2010 - Minute RIMFC December 6, 2010 Menhaden AP November 30, 2010 - Minutes GroundFish / Federally Managed Species AP November 29, 2010 - Minutes Lobster AP November 15, 2010 - Minutes RIMFC November 1, 2010 RIMFC October 4, 2010 Scup - Black Sea Bass AP September 28, 2010 - Minutes Summer Flounder AP September 21, 2010 - Minutes Shellfish AP September 1, 2010 - Minutes RIMFC July 29, 2010 Tautog AP July 22, 2010 - Minutes Shellfish AP July 21, 2010 - Minutes IAC Meeting July 20, 2010 - Minutes RIMFC July 12, 2010 Shellfish AP June 23, 2010 - Minutes Lobster AP June 8, 2010 - Minutes RIMFC June 2, 2010 Shellfish AP May 27, 2010 - Minutes Shellfish AP April 28, 2010 - Minutes RIMFC March 1, 2010 Shellfish AP January 27, 2010 - Minutes Striped Bass AP January 12, 2010 - Minutes Menhaden AP January 11, 2010 - Minutes Scup - Black Sea Bass AP January 6, 2010 - Minutes Summer Flounder AP January 6, 2010 - Minutes 2009 Tautog AP December 29, 2009 - Minutes RIMFC December 7, 2009 RIMFC November 2, 2009 RIMFC October 5, 2009 IAC Meeting August 5, 2009 - Minutes RIMFC August 3, 2009 IAC Meeting July 21, 2009 - Minutes RIMFC May 4, 2009 RIMFC March 2, 2009 RIMFC January 5, 2009 2008 RIMFC December 1, 2008 RIMFC November 3, 2008 RIMFC October 6, 2008 RIMFC September 8, 2008 RIMFC August 4, 2008 RIMFC June 2, 2008 RIMFC April 7, 2008 RIMFC March 3, 2008 RIMFC February 11, 2008 RIMFC January 7, 2008 2007 RIMFC December 3, 2007 RIMFC November 5, 2007 RIMFC October 1, 2007 RIMFC September 10, 2007 RIMFC August 6, 2007 RIMFC July 2, 2007 RIMFC June 4, 2007 RIMFC May 14, 2007 RIMFC April 16, 2007 RIMFC March 5, 2007 RIMFC February 5, 2007 RIMFC January 8, 2007 2006 RIMFC December 4, 2006 RIMFC November 6, 2006 RIMFC October 18, 2006 RIMFC September 11, 2006 RIMFC August 7, 2006 RIMFC July 10, 2006 RIMFC June 5, 2006 RIMFC May 4, 2006 RIMFC April 3, 2006 RIMFC March 6, 2006 RIMFC January 9, 2006 2005 RIMFC December 5, 2005 RIMFC November 14, 2005 RIMFC October 25, 2005 RIMFC September 12, 2005 RIMFC August 1, 2005 RIMFC June 6, 2005 RIMFC May 19, 2005 RIMFC May 2, 2005 RIMFC March 16, 2005 RIMFC February 7, 2005 2004 RIMFC December 9, 2004 RIMFC November 1, 2004 RIMFC October 12, 2004 RIMFC September 13, 2004 RIMFC August 2, 2004 RIMFC July 6, 2004 RIMFC June 7, 2004 RIMFC May 3, 2004 RIMFC March 15, 2004 RIMFC February 2, 2004 RIMFC January 5, 2004 2003 RIMFC December 8, 2003 RIMFC October 20, 2003 RIMFC September 8, 2003 RIMFC August 4, 2003 RIMFC July 7, 2003 RIMFC June 2, 2003 RIMFC May 12, 2003 RIMFC April 1, 2003 RIMFC March 11, 2003 RIMFC February 25, 2003 RIMFC January 28, 2003