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.
Water Pollution Patrick Hogan, Environmental Engineer IV 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908-5767 (401) 537-4449 Contact OC&I via E-Mail This program investigates complaints and referrals from DEM divisions and offices relating to surface water and groundwater and performs compliance monitoring of construction projects involving stormwater runoff. Water Quality Regulations (250-RICR-150-05-1) Groundwater Quality Rules (250-RICR-150-05-3) Oil Pollution Control Regulations (250-RICR-140-25-2) Regulations for the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (250-RICR-150-10-1) Groundwater Discharge Rules (Rules for the Discharge of Non-Sanitary Wastewater and Other Fluid to or Below the Ground Surface) (250-RICR-150-05-4) Underground Injection Control Program Rules and Regulations (6/10/84, superseded by above) Coordinated Stormwater Permitting Information Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Water Quality in RI PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Guide to Understanding Freshwater Aquatic Plants PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Five Reasons Why Feeding Waterfowl is Harmful PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2014 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment List PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes 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