A Statement from DEM Director Terry Gray ahead of one of the Ocean State's busiest summer weekends. Friday, July 26, 2024 As we approach one of the Ocean State’s busiest summer weekends, I wanted to take a moment to speak to all Rhode Islanders and visitors looking to enjoy our state parks, beaches, campgrounds, ... Read article
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces First Positive Finding of WNV in RI this Year; Reminds Public to use Personal Precautions Friday, July 26, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Announcing July 28 as the 35th Annual Governor's Bay Day Thursday, July 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order at the Rocky Poi ... Read article
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory at Boone Lake in Exeter; Avoiding Contact with Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield Wednesday, July 24, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Boone Lake in E ... Read article
DEM Announces Precautionary Closure of Prudence Island Shellfishing Area July 27 through August 3 ahead of Aquapalooza Wednesday, July 24, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that due to the increased risk of accidental or illicit discharges of sewage from hundreds of boats gath ... Read article
Aquatic Weed Treatment Scheduled at Meshanticut Lake in Cranston for Thursday, July 25 Tuesday, July 23, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that Meshanticut Pond in Meshanticu ... Read article
RI Mosquito Report: NO EEE, WNV, or JCV Findings; State Reminds Rhode Islanders to Use Personal Precautions Friday, July 19, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Little Beach at Slack Reservoir in Smithfield Thursday, July 18, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Little Beach at Slack Reservoir in Smithfie ... Read article
DEM Seeking Public Feedback On Outdoor Recreation In RI Thursday, July 18, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting an online ... Read article
Attorney General Neronha, DEM Director Gray issue statements following successful effort to shut down operations at Rhode Island Recycled Metals until further notice Friday, July 12, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. ... Read article