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DEM Announces it will Increase the Use of Prescribed Burns in 2023 to Help Restore Native Ecosystems Overrun by Invasive Plants, Protect Rural Property from Wildfires

Friday, February 03, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today is announcing a strategy of increasing the use of low-severity ...

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DEM Issues Draft Water Quality Restoration Studies for Tiverton and Little Compton Waterbodies and Opens Public Comment Period with Workshop set for Jan. 30

Friday, January 20, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Envi ...

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The Light Foundation and DEM set to Team Up for Third Annual Mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt

Thursday, January 19, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI - The Light Foundation is teaming up with the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for their third annual mentored youth wild turkey hunt this spring. ...

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For Public Safety, DEM Urges Users of State Mgmt. Areas to Wear Fluorescent Orange Clothing During Hunting Seasons

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – Noting that it is archery and small game season on the hunting calendar, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is urging all re ...

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DEM Permanently Protects 125 Acres of Forestland, with $1.25 Million from US Fish and Wildlife Service, in North Kingstown

Friday, January 13, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announces the permanent protection of 125 acres of forested land in North Kingstown for public ...

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DEM Announces it is Extending the Renewal Period for Commercial Fishing Licenses until Jan. 31

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing today that it will extend the renewal period of commercial fishing licenses, previously set t ...

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DEM Stocking Ten Ponds and Lakes for Winter Fishing with Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Salmon Starting Monday, Jan. 9

Friday, January 06, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking ten lakes and ponds with rainbow trout ...

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DEM Announces that Early Sales for 2023 State Beach Season Parking Passes are Now Available Online

Thursday, January 05, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI -- The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that 2023 State beach season parking passes and gift certificates are available ...

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RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Advisories for Blue-green Algae

Thursday, December 29, 2022

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the recreational advisories at Upper J.L. ...

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Rhode Islanders Invited to Kick Off the New Year with #FirstDayHike at Fort Wetherill State Park

Thursday, December 29, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and America’s State Parks are inviting everyone to start the new yea ...

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