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DEM Announces Changes to Surf Rescue Certification Process to Increase Number of Lifeguard Applicants

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it has implemented changes to the lifeguard certification process to make it easier for candidates ...

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DEM’S Seasonal Bay Line is Now Open, Allowing the Public to Report Any Environmental Problems in Narragansett Bay

Thursday, May 26, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that its seasonal 24-hour Bay Line telephone information line is now open. The Bay Line number, 222-8888, is toll-free within the state. New to the program this year is the option for members of the public to report concerns through email at DEM.bartline@dem.ri.gov. ...

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Air Quality Alert - Health Advisory

Friday, May 20, 2022

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels during the afternoon and into the evening on Saturday, May 21st. ...

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A Day at the Beach Could Help Rhode Islanders Beat the Heat this Weekend

Friday, May 20, 2022

PROVIDENCE – Continuing a practice it began several years ago, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it has opened two state surf beaches – Scarborough No ...

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Mohegan Bluffs Staircase on Block Island Closed to Public for Critical Repairs Starting May 23

Thursday, May 19, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing today that the Edward S. ...

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Governor McKee Announces $250,000 in Grants to Spur Growth of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Seafood Sectors

Wednesday, September 01, 2021

Twenty grantees obtain funding through the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act, aimed at helping small businesses in RI's green economy prosper and increasing the diversity of both food producers and ...

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DEM And RI Food Policy Council Announce Nearly $100,000 In Grants To Strengthen Local Food Businesses

Friday, May 31, 2019

PROVIDENCE – To accelerate growth of Rhode Island's green economy, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the RI Food Policy Council, has awarded $95,949 ...

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Timber Harvesting In Hillsdale Preserve Management Area Set For This Fall

Monday, September 24, 2018

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that a timber harvesting project will get underway soon in the Hillsdale Preserve Management Area i ...

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Raimondo, DEM, Partners Announce Over $210,000 In Grants To Local Food Businesses

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with its partners, today awarded over $210,000 to 21 local food businesses as part of its annual Agriculture "Ag" D ...

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DEM, Partners Announce Over $200,000 in Grants to Local Food Businesses

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with its partners, today awarded over $200,000 to 21 local food businesses as part of its annual Agriculture "Ag" D ...

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