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Featured Events

Dec 6

Grant Webinar: Rhode Island's Urban Forest Assistance Program

1:00pm 2:00pm

Dec 13

Climate Justice Hour: How to Talk to Your Legislator and Regulator

Location: Central Falls Landing, 1420 Broad St, Central Falls, RI 02863

7:00pm 8:00pm

Jan 1

Annual First Day Hike

Location: George Washington State Campground, Chepachet

11:00am 1:00pm

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DEM Invites Public to Celebrate 150 Years of the Eisenhower House at Special Holiday Events

Friday, December 01, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – This holiday season, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) invites the public to celebrate the 150th anniver ...

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DEM Patrols on Block Island Show High Rate of Hunter Compliance with Conservation Laws

Thursday, November 30, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – Having conducted three marked hunting patrols on Block Island thus far this fall, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has found a high level o ...

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DEM Reminds Public to Wear 500 Square Inches of Solid Fluorescent Orange During Shotgun Season, Starting Dec. 2

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds Rhode Islanders that solid, fluorescent orange must be worn in all s ...

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Preserving Our Environment

Exploring Rhode Island

Doing Business with Us

DEM's Boat Registration and Licensing Office

Registering a boat? Looking for a hunting or fishing license or permit? DEM's Boat Registration and Licensing Office staff are glad to help!

Online Service Center

DEM Data & Maps

Stay Informed

Featured Events

Grant Webinar: Rhode Island's Urban Forest Assistance Program

Climate Justice Hour: How to Talk to Your Legislator and Regulator

Annual First Day Hike

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