Freshwater Wetlands Program
Bruce Ahern, Environmental Scientist III
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 537-4431
Stephen Tyrrell, Environmental Scientist IV
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 537-4479
Contact OC&I via E-Mail
This program investigates citizen complaints and referrals from DEM divisions and offices relating to freshwater wetlands.
Primary Resources
- Wetland Fact Sheets
- Wetlands by Watershed
- Status and Trends
- What Makes a Freshwater Wetland
- Wetlands in Your Backyard
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Freshwater Wetlands Act
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.
After hours emergency: 401-222-3070