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.
Project WET Facilitator Training Date: December 4, 2024 — 8:30am to 3:00pm Location: DFW Outdoor Education Office at E-Huntee, Exeter Wednesday, December 4, 2024 & Friday, December 6, 2024 (BOTH SESSIONS REQUIRED) FREE / Registration required Are you an informal or formal environmental educator eager to engage and teach Rhode Island classroom teachers about interacting with their water environment through fun and interactive activities? As a Project WET facilitator in Rhode Island, you’ll have the opportunity to train teachers in three dynamic curricula: Project WET, Getting Little Feet Wet, and Climate, Water, and Resilience. Additionally, you'll provide them with FREE curricula, courtesy of RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Aquatic Resource Education program, for use in their classrooms. Project WET (projectwet.org) offers a multidisciplinary approach aligned with Rhode Island’s NGSS, STEM, and Core Curriculum standards, along with valuable online resources. This two-day workshop will provide you with information about the curricula, tips and tricks of how to engage with your audience and acquaint you with the process of becoming a certified Project WET Facilitator. The workshop is free of charge and lunch is included. For more information and to register, please contact Kimberly Sullivan at Kimberly.sullivan@dem.ri.gov. TO REGISTER: https://forms.gle/dy6mPcakQhxBTWpz8