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Reed Leads Introduction of EAT Local Foods Act

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Bill would promote economic opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and producers and tackle food insecurity by increasing access to locally sourced, fresh, healthy, and nutritious food in ...

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DEM Announces That 1.5 Mile Stretch of the East Bay Bike Path in Riverside Will Be Closed From March 19-22 For Repair Work

Friday, March 15, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is informing users of the ...

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DEM, RI Seafood Marketing Collaborative Accepting Applications for New Microgrant Pilot Program to Support Local Seafood Businesses and Commercial Fishing Industry

Friday, March 15, 2024

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

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DEM Plans to Conduct Prescribed Burn at Pratt Farm in Arcadia Management Area on March 14 for Habitat Restoration and to Reduce Risk of Unplanned Wildfires

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that depending on weather and wind conditions, ...

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Sewage Spill Closes Western Side of Bristol Harbor to Shellfishing

Friday, March 08, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that a 458-acre portion of the western side of Bristol Harbor will be closing to shellfish harvest ...

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Governor McKee, First Lady Announce Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrant Program Aimed at Empowering Community Groups to Conduct Local Trash Pick-Ups Across State

Friday, March 08, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental M ...

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DEM, Office of Healthy Aging, Farm Fresh RI Announce Update to Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to Make an Estimated 10,000 Food Vouchers Available to Eligible Seniors

Thursday, March 07, 2024

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

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DEM, RIDOH Remind Public of Rabies Prevention Tips as Spring Approaches and Wildlife Becomes More Active

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are reminding the public that as winte ...

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The Light Foundation and DEM Accepting Applications for 4th Annual Mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt Held April 19-20

Monday, March 04, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Light Foundation, ...

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DEM, RI Infrastructure Bank Solicit Communities to Apply for Financial Assistance for Water Improvement Projects

Monday, March 04, 2024

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

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