Published on Monday, July 07, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Meshanticut Lake in Meshanticut State Park, Cranston will receive treatment to control infestations of invasive aquatic plants …
Published on Thursday, July 03, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with a section of Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence (western basin, …
Published on Thursday, July 03, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at George Washington Campground in Chepachet due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality …
Published on Monday, June 30, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – With the Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, Rhode Island’s beautiful state beaches are gearing up for a wave of visitors. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is …
Published on Friday, June 27, 2025 Under an agreement approved Friday by the URI Board of Trustees, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will invest in critical infrastructure and natural resource protection, enabling the campus to …
Published on Thursday, June 26, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Worden Pond in South Kingstown. The …
Published on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will once again reach UNHEALTHY levels due to elevated ground-level ozone on Wednesday June 25, 2025, during the …
Published on Monday, June 23, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels due to elevated ground-level ozone on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, during the afternoon and …
Published on Saturday, June 21, 2025 PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels due to elevated ground-level ozone on Sunday, June 22, 2025, during the afternoon and …
Published on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston due to harmful algae blooms ( …
Published on Monday, June 16, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will treat A.L. Mowry Pond in Smithfield on Thursday, June 19 to control invasive aquatic plants. Anglers and boaters should avoid using this …
Published on Thursday, June 12, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – As mosquito season begins, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announce that the first mosquito samples tested by the Rhode Island …
Published on Friday, June 06, 2025 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). HABs …
Published on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will treat Carolina Trout Pond in Richmond and Shippee Sawmill Pond in Foster on Monday, June 9 to control invasive aquatic plants. Anglers …
Published on Thursday, May 29, 2025 Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) today announced global built environment design consultancy Arup has been selected to conduct the state’s first …
Published on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will distribute about 5,000 benefit cards to eligible seniors to purchase fresh, RI Grown …
Published on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that the Town of South Kingstown has installed a boat cleaning station at the Worden Pond boat ramp. The system is a self-service …
Published on Friday, May 23, 2025 As we approach the summer months and recreational activities on the State’s abundant lakes, ponds and rivers increase, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental …
Published on Friday, May 23, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that seasonal shellfish harvesting area closures take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 24, and will remain in place until Tuesday, …
Published on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – Memorial Day weekend kicks off state beach season with all state beaches, with the exception of Roger Wheeler, open daily with lifeguards, beach staff, concessions, and restrooms starting Saturday, May …
