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

Published on March 4, 2022 - 20:13 GMT

State Prepares for Emergence of Highly Infectious Avian Flu That Could Have Dire Impacts on Commercial Poultry Flocks and Backyard ...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising commercial poultry producers and household keepers of backyard chicken coops that a virulent flu that has been detected in Massachusetts and Connecticut is likely headed …

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Published on March 3, 2022 - 00:04 GMT

DEM to Offer Overview of Silver Spring Lake Dam Repair Project at North Kingstown Town Council Meeting March 14

PROVIDENCE– The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will offer an overview of repairs planned for the Silver Spring Lake Dam at the North Kingstown Town Council meeting set for Monday, March 14. The meeting will be held at 7 PM at the …

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Published on March 1, 2022 - 21:42 GMT

DEM and Everblue Partner to Launch Online Pesticide Licensure Exams Process for Commercial Applicators

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has partnered with Everblue, an innovative training company, to streamline the licensing process for commercial pesticide applicators throughout the state. Using Everblue's …

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Published on February 28, 2022 - 20:15 GMT

DEM Launches New Website Creating a Single, Unified Hub for Hunting, Fishing, Boating, and Commercial Fishing Licenses and Permits

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today is launching a new website that will serve as a one-stop-shop where Rhode Islanders who fish, hunt, and boat may obtain all the licenses, permits, and tags they need to …

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Published on February 24, 2022 - 18:41 GMT

DEM, US Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program, and Little Compton Team Up to Acquire, Permanently Protect 27 Acres of Forestland ...

PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announces the permanent protection of 26.9 acres of forested land in Little Compton for public recreational use, including hunting. The parcel abuts DEM's Eight Rod Management Area, …

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Published on February 21, 2022 - 16:19 GMT

DEM Reminds Fishers of Commercial Marine License Renewal Deadline of Feb. 28

PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds fishers of the Feb. 28, 2022, renewal deadline date for renewing existing multipurpose licenses (MPURP), commercial fishing licenses (CFL), principal effort licenses (PEL), …

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Published on February 18, 2022 - 17:24 GMT

DEM to Hold Public Workshop on Proposed Freshwater Fishing, Falconry, and Hunting Regulations on Feb. 28

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's (DEM) will hold a hybrid (Zoom) public workshop on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 freshwater fishing season, the 2022-2023 falconry regulations, and the …

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Published on February 17, 2022 - 17:30 GMT

DEM Announces $375,000 in Grants Available to Local Farms and Food Organizations

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is pleased to announce a competitive solicitation process to award around $375,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funds for projects that enhance the …

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Published on February 14, 2022 - 18:30 GMT

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

PROVIDENCE -- The Light Foundation is teaming up with The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for the Second Annual Mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt this spring. The two-day event, set for April 22-23, is free and open to youths 12 to 15, whether …

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Published on January 19, 2022 - 22:13 GMT

DEM Announces New Website Creating a Single, Unified Hub for Hunting, Fishing, Boating, and Commercial Fishing Licenses and ...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing a new website that will serve as a one-stop-shop where Rhode Islanders who fish, hunt, and boat may obtain all the licenses, permits, and tags they need to participate …

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Published on January 18, 2022 - 21:18 GMT

DEM Issues Draft Impaired Waters List and Opens Public Comment Period with Workshop Discussing Findings of Statewide Water Quality ...

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is soliciting comments on the state's impaired waters list and will hold a virtual public workshop next week to review statewide water quality findings. A virtual public workshop will be …

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Published on December 28, 2021 - 17:04 GMT

Rhode Islanders Invited to #WalkInto22 on New Year's Day Hike at Burlingame State Park and Campground

PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is inviting residents to #WalkInto22 and celebrate the New Year by joining a First Day Hike at Burlingame State Park and Campground on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, 1-3 PM. First Day Hikes are part of …

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Published on December 24, 2021 - 17:52 GMT

DEM Adds Three Proprietary Stormwater Runoff Treatment Devices to Pretreatment Approved List

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it has added three more proprietary stormwater treatment devices to its pretreatment approved list: the Jellyfish Filter, the Stormceptor, and the Cascade …

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Published on December 17, 2021 - 18:35 GMT

DEM Division of Law Enforcement K9 Grizzly Receives Donation of Body Armor

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) K9 Grizzly has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Grizzly's vest was …

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Published on December 16, 2021 - 16:41 GMT

DEM Stocking Rainbow Trout and Sebago Salmon this Week in Time for the Holidays

PROVIDENCE – In advance of the holidays, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish & Wildlife announces that the following locations will be stocked with Rainbow trout and Sebago Atlantic salmon starting Friday, Dec …

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Published on December 14, 2021 - 19:10 GMT

RI Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) to Hold Next Meeting in Newport on December 16

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing the next public meeting of the RI Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) will be held in Newport on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1-2:30 PM at Innovate Newport, 513 …

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Published on December 8, 2021 - 21:53 GMT

DEM Advises Identifying Potential Snow Disposal Sites to Prevent Contamination of Water Supplies this Winter

PROVIDENCE – With the region's first snowfall fast approaching, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding businesses, households, community groups, and state and local government agencies to begin preparations for snow …

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Published on December 1, 2021 - 21:05 GMT

DEM Reminds Hunters to Wear 500 Square Inches of Solid, Fluorescent Orange While Hunting and to Bring Harvested Deer to Check ...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds Rhode Islanders that solid, fluorescent orange must be worn in all state management areas and undeveloped state parks during the designated hunting seasons. All hunters, …

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Published on November 30, 2021 - 18:25 GMT

Farm Fresh RI, DEM, Office of Healthy Aging Team Up to Make 2,500 Food Boxes Available to Eligible Seniors

PROVIDENCE -- The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Agriculture is extending its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) bulk purchase pilot program through November and December, resulting in an estimated 2,500 boxes of …

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Published on November 29, 2021 - 17:51 GMT

Don't Let Winter's Cold Weather Keep You Cooped Up (Unless You Want to Be!) -- Sign Up for a DEM Outdoors Course

PROVIDENCE -- Whether you're ready to bundle up and get outside or stay inside on the couch and tune in virtually, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has another season of great programs scheduled to …

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