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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
Oct 28 Listening Session for Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Edward King House Senior Center, 33 King Street Newport, RI 2:00pm 3:30pm
Oct 28 Share Your Feedback on Outdoor Recreation in RI Location: Edward King House Senior Center (33 King Street Newport, RI) 2:00pm 3:30pm
Nov 3 Produce Safety Rule/RI Good Agricultural Practices Training (Registration Deadline) 8:30am 1:00pm
DEM Launches New Permitting & Licensing Website for Agriculture & Forestry Services Wednesday, October 23, 2024 New Permit Application Portal is a one-stop shop for agricultural product registrations, commercial pesticide licenses, animal health permits, farm certi ... Read article
It's Deer Mating Season – Be Alert For Deer Crossing Roadways Monday, October 21, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – With days growing shorter, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is cautioning motorists to be on high alert for deer crossing roadways, particularly ... Read article
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory for Blue-green Algae at Larkin Pond Friday, October 18, 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 Larkin Pond in South Ki ... Read article