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.
Providence River and Harbor Dredging Project Location of Current Dredging Activity (Click for larger image) Dredging activity is currently (7/30) taking place in the Conimicut Reach. They will return to the Fox Point Reach on August 2. Monitoring Results Event #1 5/20/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #2 5/21/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #3 6/4/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #4 6/6/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #5 7/10/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #6 7/11/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #7 7/11/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #8 7/14/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS & Sea Urchin Tests Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #9 7/21/03 Data Summary Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature and Salinity Profiles Sampling Map Event #9 7/21/03 Data Summary Dissolved Copper, Silver, TSS Water Quality Samples Sampling Map Event #10 9/17/03 & 9/18/03 Data Summary Water Quality Samples Sampling Maps Additional Resources Dredging Regulations Dredging Checklist Army Corps' Providence River Navigation Page Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact Environmental Impact Statement DEM Water Quality Certification