Earth Day Tree Planting and Mulching

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State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Celebrate Earth Day by helping plant a young tree in Morton Park.

Did you know that each tree that we add to Newport’s urban forest helps take carbon out of the atmosphere to help fight climate change? Trees also help mitigate stormwater runoff, cool the city, and provide habitat for wildlife. Help us make a difference by signing up to lend a hand. No experience necessary. Please dress for the weather and bring work gloves if you have them.

The Newport Tree Conservancy is committed to supporting the health and resiliency of trees in Newport, RI. We are connecting our community with their city-wide arboretum, and planting the next generation of Newport’s urban forest.

OWR Online Permit Application

Phase I: Launches Tuesday, May 6

No applications accepted or permits issued through May 5 for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs

Phase 2 launch: Tuesday, May 20

Thursday, May 1, is the last day DEM will accept OWTS-related paper applications

No applications accepted or permits issued: Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 19 for OWTS Program Permits, Exams, Licenses, and Inspections.

Celebrate Earth Day by helping plant a young tree in Morton Park.

The Newport Tree Conservancy is committed to supporting the health and resiliency of trees in Newport, RI. We are connecting our community with their city-wide arboretum, and planting the next generation of Newport’s urban forest.