State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:25 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Edgewood Lake and a Section of Tiogue Lake

Published on Friday, July 17, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence. The …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:25 GMT

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Fine Particles Expected Saturday due to Wildfire Smoke

Published on Friday, July 17, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to elevated fine particles on Saturday, July 18. Heavy smoke …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

RIDOH, DEM Remind Rhode Islanders About Rabies Prevention Measures

Published on Thursday, July 16, 2026 With elevated rabies numbers in Rhode Island in 2026, prevention guidance stressed In response to the increased number of rabid animals identified in Rhode Island this spring and summer, the Rhode Island Department of …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 20:59 GMT

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Fine Particles Expected Thursday Due to Wildfire Smoke

Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will continue at UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to elevated fine particles on Thursday, July 16. …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Fine Particles Expected Today due to Wildfire Smoke

Published on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to fine particles on Wednesday, July 15. Bands of heavy …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Brickyard Pond in Barrington

Published on Friday, July 10, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Brickyard Pond in Barrington due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). Water …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

Aquatic Weed Treatments Scheduled for Carolina Trout Pond, Shippee Sawmill Pond, and Meshanticut Lake

Published on Thursday, July 09, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces Carolina Trout Pond in Richmond, Shippee Sawmill Pond in Foster, and Meshanticut Lake in Cranston will be treated for invasive …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

West Nile Virus Detected in Providence

Published on Thursday, July 09, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed the first detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this year. The virus …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Ozone for Sensitive Groups Expected Friday in Southern RI

Published on Thursday, July 02, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to elevated ground-level ozone on Friday, July 3. The alert …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Multiple Waterbodies

Published on Thursday, July 02, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, Wilson Reservoir in …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 14:26 GMT

Beat the Heat this Fourth: Get Your Beach Parking Pass

Published on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – With the Fourth of July weekend just days away and extreme heat in the forecast, Rhode Island’s beautiful state beaches are gearing up for a wave of visitors. The Rhode Island Department of …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 23:39 GMT

Governor McKee and DEM Celebrate the New Roger Wheeler Boardwalk and Bulkhead

Published on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Earlier today, Governor Dan McKee, Senator Jack Reed, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray, State Senator Louis DiPalma, State Representative Teresa Tanzi, and …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Ozone for Sensitive Groups Expected Wednesday

Published on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to elevated ground-level ozone on Wednesday, July 1. The …

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Published on June 25, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Watchaug Pond and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Cunliff Lake at Roger Williams Park

Published on Thursday, June 25, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Watchaug Pond in Charlestown. The harmful …

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Published on June 24, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Slack Reservoir

Published on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston. The …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 05:10 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Worden Pond

Published on Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Worden Pond in South Kingstown. The harmful …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 00:36 GMT

Aquatic Weed Treatment Scheduled for Meadowbrook Pond

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Meadowbrook Pond, Richmond will receive treatments to control infestations of invasive aquatic plants on Thursday, June 18. …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 00:36 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Watchaug Pond

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Watchaug Pond in Charlestown due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). Water …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

Avian Flu Confirmed at Live Bird Market in Providence

Published on Saturday, June 13, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) want to alert consumers that birds at Antonelli Poultry in Providence tested positive for the H5N1 strain of …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Ozone for Sensitive Groups Expected Friday

Published on Thursday, June 11, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to elevated ground-level ozone on Friday, June 12. The alert …

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