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DEM Releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Friday, November 21, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces a slight increase in the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2023. ...

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RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Tiogue Lake and Meshanticut Lake

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Tiogue Lake i ...

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RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wensco ...

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Governor McKee, First Lady Announce Municipal Beautification Mini Grant Awardees

Friday, November 14, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced municipal projects selected to receive a Municipal Be ...

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Make a Splash for Safety – $95K Available for Free Water Safety Lessons

Thursday, November 13, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again offering grants to communities and organizations that provide swimming or paddlecraft lessons to childr ...

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RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Olney Pond

Thursday, November 06, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Olney Pond in Linc ...

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RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Flat River Reservoir (Johnson’s Pond)

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

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Love is in the Air - Deer are on the Move

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – It’s deer mating season, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds drivers to stay alert for deer crossing roadways, particularly at dawn and ...

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RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Upper Melville Pond

Monday, October 27, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Upper Melville Pond (aka Thurs ...

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RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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