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State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Press Releases

54 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on June 10, 2026 - 23:59 GMT

    Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Ozone for Sensitive Groups Expected Thursday

    Published on Wednesday, June 10, 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 Thursday, June 11. The …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 04:25 GMT

    RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Almy Pond in Newport

    Published on Monday, June 08, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Almy Pond in Newport due to harmful algae blooms (HABs).   All …

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  • Published on June 8, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

    The Wait is Over; Burlingame State Campground Opens for the Season

    Published on Monday, June 08, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces the completion of three new shower and restroom facilities at Burlingame State Campground in Charlestown. Reservations will open for …

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  • Published on June 6, 2026 - 00:58 GMT

    Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Ozone for Sensitive Groups Expected Saturday

    Published on Friday, June 05, 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 Saturday, June 6. The alert …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:00 GMT

    Smoother Sailing into Misquamicut State Beach this Summer

    Published on Wednesday, June 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Earlier today, Governor Dan McKee, State Representative Samuel A. Azzinaro, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray, Westerly Town Manager Shawn Lacey, and …

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  • Published on May 29, 2026 - 20:47 GMT

    RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Worden Pond

    Published on Friday, May 29, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All …

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  • Published on May 28, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

    7,000 Local Food Benefit Cards Available for Eligible Seniors

    Published on Thursday, May 28, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will distribute nearly 7,000 benefit cards to eligible seniors to purchase fresh, RI Grown  …

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