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Preserving Our Environment Environmental Protection Bureau Environmental Police Climate Change Emergency Response Land Conservation Narragansett Bay Stormwater Solutions Revitalization Rhode Share A Concern
Exploring Rhode Island Agriculture & RI Grown Food RI Forests & Urban Trees Bikeways Blueways & Greenways Boating Fishing & Hunting Local Seafood/Quahog Week RI State Parks, Beaches & Campgrounds State Beach Parking Passes
Doing Business with Us Applications & Forms Commercial Fisheries Septic System Records/Guidance Enviro Site Search Have A Question? File Reviews Rules & Regulations Permit Search Permits & Licenses
Nov 18 RIEC4 Council Meeting Location: Department of Environmental Management (235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI) in Room 300 2:30pm 4:00pm
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory for Blue-green Algae at Smith and Sayles Reservoir Wednesday, November 06, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Smith and Sayles Reserv ... Read article
Veterans Day Trout Stocking Monday, November 04, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting a special ... Read article
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory for Blue-green Algae at Warwick Pond Friday, November 01, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Warwick Pond in Warwick ... Read article