Press Releases

State Lifeguard Certification Tests Begin this Weekend

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that state lifeguard certification testing begins this weekend. ...

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DEM Ramping Up Patrols and Education During National Safe Boating Week

Monday, May 12, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – Environmental Police Officers from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are teaming up with boating safety advocates across the U.S. ...

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Town of Westerly to Conduct Aerial Treatment of Mosquito Larvicide on Chapman Swamp

Thursday, May 08, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that the Town of Weste ...

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The 9th Annual Quahog Week is set for May 11-17

Thursday, May 08, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and ...

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Weekend Opening of Two State Beaches Starts May 10

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that ...

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Protecting RI's Open Space - $1.5M in Green Bond Grants Available

Monday, May 05, 2025

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today the launch of a supplemental round of its ...

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Get Hooked During Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend May 3-4

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces its annual Free Fishing Weekend Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. ...

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