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.
Annual Fall Fly Tying Date: December 5, 2024 — 6:30pm to 8:30pm Date: Thursdays from November 14, 2024 – December 19, 2024 (except Thanksgiving) Location: North Kingstown Community Center, 50 Beach Road North – North Kingstown Cost: $5/person per class or pre-register for all five classes at a special rate of $20/person To register: Fill out the form below and send to Kimberly Sullivan at kimberly.sullivan@dem.ri.gov Winter is coming and that is a great time to fill your fly-fishing tackle box. DEM’s Aquatic Resource Education Program, along with instructors from Rhode Island fishing clubs, including United Fly Tyers of RI, Rhody Fly Rodders, and Trout Unlimited, will be teaching beginning and intermediate fly-tying techniques for both freshwater and saltwater systems. Each session is independent of the others, so join us for one or all. All equipment is provided. Families with children aged 10 or over are welcome. While walk-ins are welcome, pre-registration is preferred. Questions? Kimberly Sullivan, kimberly.sullivan@dem.ri.gov Registration Form Fall Fly Tying Registration Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes