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2/2/12
DEM Issues Notice of Violation to RI Resource Recovery Corporation and Broadrock Gas Services
The Department of Environmental Management has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the RI Resource Recovery Corporation (RRC) and BroadRock Gas Services LLC for failing to take steps to prevent objectionable odors from migrating beyond the Central Landfill's property line, and for not reporting the breakdown or malfunction of a gas flare system within the timeframe required by its permit. The NOV includes a $55,000 penalty.

1/10/12
DEM Announces Preservation of 18 Acre Clifford Farm in North Smithfield
The Agricultural Land Preservation Commission (ALPC) has acquired development rights to the 18-acre Clifford Farm in North Smithfield. Located on Iron Mine Hill Road, the property will be permanently preserved for agricultural use and open space purposes.

1/5/12
DEM Announces that Food and Beverage Service at Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center is Temporarily Unavailable
The Department of Environmental Management announces that food and beverage service is temporarily unavailable at the Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center on Route 295 in Lincoln. The Department is currently exploring options to make those services available again in the future.

1/5/12
DEM Files Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief Against TLA Pond View Recycling in East Providence
Earlier today, the Department of Environmental Management filed a Verified Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief in Providence Superior Court against the TLA-Providence, LLC "Pond View" construction and demolition debris processing facility. The Complaint seeks to enjoin the facility from operating until such time that the facility can produce a letter of compliance from the City of East Providence as required under the recently enacted amendments to the Refuse Disposal Act. The facility is located at One Dexter Road in East Providence, Rhode Island.

12/29/11
Deal to preserve Rocky Point Farm finalized
The Rhode Island Agricultural Land Preservation Commission (RIALPC) today finalized the purchase of the development rights for 8½ acres of farmland adjacent to the former Rocky Point amusement park, preserving the land forever for agricultural uses, Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit and Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today.

12/19/11
DEM Currently Stocking Rainbow Trout and Salmon for Winter Ice Fishing Season
The Department of Environmental Management is stocking Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout in ponds throughout Rhode Island for the winter ice-fishing season. During the next two weeks, staff from DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife will stock a total of 100 salmon and 500 rainbow trout in six ponds statewide.

12/16/11
Rabid Cat Confirmed in Smithfield
The Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health (HEALTH) are advising people in the area of Birch Road in Smithfield that an owned pet cat that succumbed while exhibiting signs of rabies has been confirmed positive for rabies. The cat is described as an eight year-old female orange-gray calico or tiger cat. Anyone who may have had contact with this cat should contact HEALTH for evaluation at the following numbers: 222-2577 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 272-5952 if calling after hours or over the weekend.

12/15/11
Bristol Officials to Acknowledge DEM's Assistance with Water Quality Improvement Projects at Bristol Town Beach During December 16th Awards Program at DEM Headquarters
Bristol Town Administrator Diane Mederos, along with Walter Burke, Director of the Bristol Department of Parks and Recreation and the Bristol Community Development Department will present a framed photograph of Bristol Town Beach to Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit at a 10 a.m. program on Friday, December 16. The photograph is being presented as a symbol of appreciation to DEM and its Office of Water Resources for the technical and funding assistance it provided for several water quality improvement projects at the Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex.

12/12/11
DEM, Working in COnjunction with Town of Johnston to Conduct Continuous Air Quality Monitoring for Hydrogen Sulfide Odors in Vicinity of Central Landfill Starting Today
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is working in conjunction with the Town of Johnston to gather additional data on air quality in order to address people's concerns about the odors emanating from the Central Landfill operated by the RI Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC).

12/9/11
DEM Issues Status Letter to RI Resource Recovery Corporation Addressing Corporation's Response to Landfill Odors
Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit today issued a status letter to Michael O'Connell, Executive Director of the RI Resource Recovery Corporation, related to the Corporation's response to odors coming from the Central Landfill

12/8/11
DEM Awarded $1.5M in Federal Stimuls Funds for Solar Projects
The Department of Environmental Management has been awarded $1.5 million in federal funds from the RI Office of Energy Resources to install solar panels at nine DEM facilities throughout the state. The solar panels are designed to turn the energy from the sun into electricity that will be used to offset the energy needs at the state facilities. The funding was awarded as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009.


12/2/11
With Shotgun Season Opening on Saturday December 3, DEM Reminds Public that all Users of Management Areas Must Wear Fluorescent Orance Throughout Hunting Season
The Department of Environmental Management reminds all Rhode Islanders that, for safety reasons, they must wear fluorescent orange when in state management areas during the shotgun deer hunting season, which opens on Saturday, December 3.

11/18/11
Four Indoor Winter Farmers Markets Offer Rhode Islanders a Wide Variety of Local Products for Purchase
Beginning this weekend, Rhode Islanders will have four winter farmers' markets available where they can purchase a wide variety of locally-grown and produced products. The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture and the USDA/Rural Development Council are helping to sponsor the indoor farmers' markets through the "Get Fresh. Buy Local." statewide campaign aimed at promoting awareness of and interest in buying RI-grown specialty crops

11/15/11
DEM, Ridot, RI State Police Caution Drivers to be Alert for Deer Crossing Roadways During the Rut (Mating Season)
The Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and the Rhode Island State Police are advising motorists to be alert for deer, particularly at dawn and dusk. The deer mating season is currently underway and will continue through November and much of December. Deer tend to move around more frequently during this time, and November is typically the peak period for road kills

11/14/11
DEM Host's Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Wind Turbine at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground
Governor Lincoln Chafee today joined Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, state and local officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new wind turbine at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett. The 117-foot, Northwind 100 kW wind turbine will supply about half of the electrical needs for the park and campground each year

11/10/11
DEM to Conduct Twice-Weekly Inspections/Odor Monitoring and Oversee Implementation of RIRRC's Corrective Action Plan to Address Landfill Odors
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Department of Health (HEALTH) are aware that residents in Johnston and some surrounding communities have complained of a strong odor coming from the Central Landfill operated by the RI Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC).

11/9/11
DEM to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Wind Turbine at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground on November 14
Governor Lincoln Chafee and Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, 100 kW wind turbine at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett at 10a.m. Monday, November 14.

11/2/11
Governor Chafee Announces $4.3 Million in Open Space Grants for Land Preservation Projects Across Rhode Island
Governor Lincoln Chafee and Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit today awarded $4.3 million in local open space matching grants to 15 communities, land trusts, and conservation organizations that will protect 900 acres of open space and farmland throughout the state. A number of state and municipal officials and representatives of land trusts and non-profit organizations attended the event in the Governor's State Room

11/1/11
Governor Chafee, DEM Director Coit to Announce the Award of $4.3 Million in Open Space Grants
Governor Lincoln Chafee and Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit will award 15 grants totaling $4.3 million to communities, land trusts, and conservation organizations that will protect 900 acres of open space and farmland throughout the state.

10/24/11
October 24 West Nile/EEE Final Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from 67 mosquito pools, or samples, from 34 traps set statewide on October 11 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). This season in Rhode Island, WNV was isolated from mosquito samples collected in Providence on August 22, and in Tiverton on September 19. EEE was not detected in Rhode Island this year

10/20/11
"Opportunities for Action" Summary of the Rhode Island Food Assessment to be Released at State House Event Celebrating National Food Day next Monday
Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit will join First Lady Stephanie Chafee; Department of Health Director Michael Fine, MD; Senator Susan Sosnowski; Henry Herrera, MD, general manager for Dig Deep Farms & Produce, a project of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League; and others to launch the RI Food Policy Council and release a summary of the RI Food Assessment on Food Day — Monday, October 24

10/17/11
October 17 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from 74 mosquito pools, or samples, from 38 traps set statewide during the week of October 3 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). So far this season in Rhode Island, WNV has been isolated from mosquito samples collected in Providence on August 22, and from Tiverton on September 19. EEE has not been detected in Rhode Island this year to date

10/11/11
October 11 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from 108 mosquito pools, or samples, from 38 traps set statewide during the week of September 26 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). So far this season in Rhode Island, WNV has been isolated from mosquito samples collected in Providence on August 22 and from Tiverton on September 19.

10/7/11
DEM Announces November 6 Opening of Bay Scallop Season
The Department of Environmental Management announces that the bay scallop harvest season opens at sunrise on Sunday, November 6 and continues until Saturday, December 31 at sunset. Residents can take up to one bushel of scallops per day without a license, and commercial license holders can take up to three bushels per day/per boat from state waters

10/7/11
Health and DEM remind Rhode Islanders of Benefits of Locally-Grown Food
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) remind Rhode Islanders of the benefits of locally-grown foods sold at farmers' markets throughout the state. While the farmers' market season is winding down for some vendors, there are still a number of markets selling local produce

10/6/11
Demolition of Former "Shooters" Site on Providence Waterfront to begin Friday October 7
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announce that demolition work at the former "Shooters" site located at 25 India Street in Providence is set to begin on Friday, October 7. The entire demolition process is expected to be completed later this fall

10/6/11
DEM Accepting Applications from Communities for Recreation Aquisition and Development Grants
The Department of Environmental Management announces that it is now accepting applications from municipalities for open space recreation acquisition and development grants. A total of $2 million is available this year under two grant programs. PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management announces that it is now accepting applications from municipalities for open space recreation acquisition and development grants. A total of $2 million is available this year under two grant programs

10/3/11
DEM Announces Dates for the 2011-2012 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife has established the 2011-2012 waterfowl hunting season regulations. The three-way split season for waterfowl begins on October 7, and the season for snow geese and sea ducks opens on October 8

10/3/11
October 3 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from 88 of the 89 mosquito pools, or samples, from 38 traps set statewide during the week of September 19 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). As was reported on September 28, one pool collected on September 19 in Tiverton was positive for WNV

9/28/11
DEM Announces that Mosquito Sample taken in Tiverton Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
The Department of Environmental Management announces that one pool, or sample of 49 bird-biting mosquitoes collected on September 19 in Tiverton has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus was identified at the RI Department of Health (HEALTH) laboratory, which tests mosquito samples collected each week by DEM. Results for the remaining 88 pools collected on September 19 are pending

9/28/11
DEM Preserves 105 Acres of Forestland Abutting Black Hut Management Area in Burrillville
The Department of Environmental Management has acquired 105 acres of land to add to the state's 1,748-acre Black Hut Management Area in Burrillville. Features of the parcel include an old quarry and large rock outcroppings, forests, and wetlands

9/28/11
Annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Sponsored By DEM, Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers to be held at Frerichs Farm in Warren on Saturday October 8
The public is invited to the 18th annual Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Championship on Saturday, October 8 at Frerichs Farm in Warren. Unloading of the biggest pumpkins grown in the area will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the weigh-off scheduled for 12 p.m. In case of rain, the championship will take place on Sunday, October 9

9/27/11
Blue-Green Algae Bloom Found in Slack Reservoir
The Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health (HEALTH) are advising people to avoid recreational activities in Slack Reservoir in Smithfield and Johnston because a blue-green algae bloom has been detected in the northern portion of the reservoir

9/27/11
September 27 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from 113 mosquito pools, or samples, from 38 traps set statewide during the week of September 12 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

9/23/11
Health Issue Advisory for Five Urban Ponds
The Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health (HEALTH) are advising people to avoid recreational activities in waters affected by blue-green algae blooms. Slater Memorial Park Pond in Pawtucket, Mashapaug Pond and Roger Williams Ponds in Providence, and Spectacle Pond and J.L. Curran Reservoir in Cranston, are experiencing algal blooms which discolor the water, giving it a characteristic green tint

9/23/11
DEM to File Emergency Regulations Extending Recreational SCup Seasons Through December
The Department of Environmental Management announces that the recreational season for scup, which was scheduled to close on September 26, 2011, will be extended to December 31, 2011, with a daily possession limit of 10 fish per licensed person. Also, the scup season for charter and party boats, which was scheduled to close on October 11, 2011, will be extended to December 31, 2011, with a daily possession limit of 10 fish per person

9/22/11
A Bounty of Rhode Island-Grown Produce is Available at Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands Throughout the State
Along with the arrival of autumn on Friday is an abundance of locally-grown fall produce that is available for purchase at farmers' markets and roadside stands throughout the state. From now through late October, farmers' markets in state parks and facilities managed by the Department of Environmental Management will offer consumers a wide assortment of freshly-grown produce. Among items currently in peak supply are apples, tomatoes, corn, pumpkins, squash, and potatoes.

9/20/11
DEM Announces 2011 Great Outdoors Pursuit Grand Prize Winners
Almost 2,000 Rhode Islanders visited state parks, management areas, and recreational areas this summer to participate in the 2011 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit, a summer-long program designed to reconnect children and their families with the outdoors and encourage physical activity.

9/19/11
DEM Offers Special Deer Season from October 11 to October 14 on Prudence Island for Paraplegics/Double Amputees
A special deer hunting season for hunters who are paraplegics, or double amputees, will be offered by the Department of Environmental Management on Prudence Island in October. The Prudence Island hunt will be offered from October 11 to October 14 at the South End Management Area.

9/19/11
September 19 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from 69 mosquito pools, or samples, from 38 traps set statewide during the week of September 5 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Results from three additional pools collected on September 6 are pending

9/16/11
Wind Turbine to be Installed at Fisherman's Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett Next Monday and Tuesday
A construction crew from Alteris Renewables will be installing a Northwind 100 kW wind turbine at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett next Monday and Tuesday, September 19 and 20.

9/15/11
State and Federal Officials Schedule Buzzards Bay Oil Spill Restoration Planning Information Meetings
The Natural Resource Damages Trustee Council (NRTC) for the Buzzards Bay oil spill has scheduled two public information meetings next week as part of the development of a Restoration Plan (RP) to restore, replace, or acquire the equivalent of natural resources injured by the April 2003 Bouchard B-120 barge oil spill and spill clean-up in Buzzards Bay

9/13/11
RI State Veterinarian Advises Horse Owners to tkae Necessary Precautions to Prevent Animals from being Infected by Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The Department of Environmental Management is urging horse owners to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their animals from being infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

9/12/11
DEM Begins Construction of Wind Turbine at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett
The Department of Environmental Management has started construction of a renewable energy project at Fishermen's Memorial State Park and Campground in Narragansett. The 117-foot, Northwind 100 kW wind turbine being installed at the campground will supply about half of the facility's electrical needs and demonstrate renewable energy use in a park setting. When completed this fall, the turbine will power all the campsites at Fishermen's, providing renewable energy to over 17,000 campers a year.

9/12/11
DEM'S Aquatic Resource Education Program Offering Saltwater and Freshwater FLy-Fishing Workshops, a Fly-tying Program and Fly-Fishing Train Safari on Aquidneck Island this Fall
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold several fishing programs this fall. Hosted by the Division's Aquatic Resource Education program, the fee-based programs include an introduction to saltwater and freshwater fly-fishing, a fly-fishing trip via train around Aquidneck Island, and fly-tying. Pre-registration is required for most programs.

9/7/11
DEM Soliciting Applications for Targeted Brownfields Assessment Projects - Deadline October 3^rd
The Department of Environmental Management is soliciting applications from across Rhode Island to initiate allocation of $400,000 in Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) funding. This grant is being supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and will be spent over the next three years. Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of environmental contamination

9/6/11
Apple Harvest Month Kick-Off Planned at Orchards in Cranston, North Scituate, North Kingstown and Middletown
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture, in cooperation with the RI Fruit Growers Association, will host the first annual apple harvest kick-off on Wednesday, September 7. The day-long event will focus attention on the state's apple industry and the fresh harvest at the time when many popular varieties of apples are ready for picking.

9/6/11
September 6 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from the remaining 109 mosquito pools, or samples, from 39 traps set statewide during the week of August 22 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

9/1/11
DEM Reports First West Nile Virus Finding
The Department of Environmental Management announces that a sample of mosquitoes collected on August 22 in the Smith Hill area of Providence has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Samples are tested weekly at the RI Health Department laboratory. The sample, or pool, of 22 mosquitoes is a species that can bite both birds and humans

9/1/11
Lessons Learned From Hurricane Irene, Advice on Dealing with Damaged Trees, and Tips for Avoiding Property Damage in the Future
Luckily, Hurricane Irene lost much of its punch before reaching Rhode Island early Sunday as most of us were waking up for morning breakfast. The eye of Irene actually tracked west, battering Connecticut with severe winds and flooding rains that for the most part, we escaped

9/1/11
DEM Re-Opens East Beach State Campground in Charlestown
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Parks and Recreation announces that East Beach State Campground in Charlestown is now open

8/31/11
DEM Offers Guidance to Municipalities on Handling Tree Waste
In response to the recent emergency storm events, the Department of Environmental Management is providing guidance to municipalities so that they can manage the tree waste that can not be cut and chipped at the point-of-generation

8/31/11
DEM Announces Re-Opening of Coastal Ponds to Shellfishing at Sunrise Thursday September 1
The Department of Environmental Management announces that Potter Pond in South Kingstown, Point Judith Pond in South Kingstown and Narragansett, and Winnapaug Pond in Westerly will re-open to the harvest of shellfish effective at sunrise on Thursday, September 1

8/31/11
DEM to Re-Open Burlingame Campground Friday September 2
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Parks and Recreation announces that Burlingame State Campground in Charlestown will re-open on Friday, September 2. Campers with reservations may check in beginning at 7 a.m. Friday. Power has been restored at the campground. However, due to the loss of electricity and the wells being down for an extended period of time, the Department of Health is requiring campers to boil water before drinking and cooking

8/30/11
All State Beaches and Parks Now Open Following Wake of Tropical Storm Irene
The Department of Environmental Management announces that all state beaches in South County re-opened today, with lifeguards and staff on duty. Power has been restored at Scarborough, Salty Brine, Roger Wheeler, East Beach, Charlestown Breachway, and East Matunuck State Beaches, and restrooms and showers are in operation at these facilities

8/29/11
DEM Announces Re-Opening of Certain Waters Closed to Shellfishing Due to Threat from Hurricane Irene
The Department of Environmental Management announces that the following state waters will re-open to the harvest of shellfish effective at sunrise on Tuesday, August 30: all approved waters of Narragansett Bay, Block Island, offshore waters to the three- mile limit, Ninigret Pond, and Quonochontaug Pond

8/29/11
State Parks, Beaches and Management Areas Remain Closed Due today due to Impacts from Tropical Storm Irene
The Department of Environmental Management announces that all state parks, beaches, campgrounds, and management areas remain closed today due to impacts from Tropical Storm Irene. Staff from DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation is assessing damage, evaluating public safety concerns, and beginning the clean-up so that state recreation facilities can be re-opened as soon as possible

8/26/11
DEM Announces all State Waters Closed to Shellfishing at Sunrise Sunday August 28 Due to Predicted Heavy Rains, Storm Surge and Coastal Flooding from Hurricane Irene
The Department of Environmental Management announces that due to anticipated unacceptable water quality resulting from predicted heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding from Hurricane Irene, all state waters including Block Island and offshore waters to the three- mile limit are closed to the harvest of shellfish effective at sunrise on Sunday, August 28 until further notice.

8/25/11
DEM Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips to People with Domestic Animals in Anticipation of Hurricanes or Tropical Storms
The Department of Environmental Management offers the following emergency preparedness suggestions for pet owners in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm affecting our area

8/25/11
DEM Accepting Proposals until Wednesday, September 7 for Federal Boating Infrastructure Grants
The Department of Environmental Management announces that proposals are being accepted until Wednesday, September 7 for boating infrastructure grants for facilities and associated infrastructure that provide stop-over/tie-up opportunities for transient recreational boats

8/22/11
August 22 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from all 104 mosquito pools, or samples, from 40 traps set statewide during the week of August 8 are confirmed negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). As was reported on August 16, Highlands J (HJ) virus was isolated from one sample collected on August 9 at Chapman Swamp in Westerly. HJ is a bird disease transmitted by mosquitoes

8/19/11
DEM Announces Re-Opening of Point Judith Pond to Shellfishing Beginning at Sunrise Saturday August 20
The Department of Environmental Management announces that Point Judith Pond in South County will re-open to shellfish harvesting beginning at sunrise Saturday, August 20, four days earlier than anticipated. DEM's decision to reopen the shellfishing grounds is based on test results from sampling done by staff yesterday

8/17/11
DEM Announces Grand Opening Celebration at State Pier Nine Farmers Market in Newport on Friday August 19
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at the Pier Nine Farmers' Market in Newport on Friday, August 19 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Pier Nine Farmers' Market, a collaborative effort with the Pier Nine Fishermen, is the newest farmers' market in the state and in a beautiful location at the edge of Newport Harbor

8/16/11
Health and DEM Confirm Highlands J Virus in Westerly Mosquito Pool
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces this season's first mosquito-borne virus isolation. The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) Laboratory isolated Highlands J (HJ) virus from a pool of 17 mosquitoes collected August 9 at Chapman Swamp in Westerly. HJ is a disease of birds; it does NOT affect humans

8/16/11
DEM Announces Closure of Point Judith Pond to Shellfishing Beginning at Noon Today as a Result of Excessive Rainfall and Runoff
The Department of Environmental Management has announced the closure of Point Judith Pond in South County and Narragansett to shellfish harvesting beginning at noon Tuesday, August 16, until sunrise on Wednesday, August 24

8/15/11
DEM to Host Grand Finale for Great Outdoors Pursuit this Saturday at Burlingame State Campground in Charlestown
The Department of Environmental Management will host the fifth and final event of the 2011 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit at Burlingame State Campground in Charlestown on Saturday, August 20

8/15/11
August 15 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from all 140 mosquito pools, or samples, from 36 traps set statewide during the week of August 1 are negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis

8/9/11
Newport Fire Department Recover Body of Missing New York Man off Brenton Point in Newport
The Department of Environmental Management and the Newport Fire Department this afternoon recovered the body of a missing New York man from the waters off Brenton Point in Newport. The body has been confirmed to be that of Nicholas Napolitano, 23, of Atlanta, Georgia, who most recently resided in New York City

8/9/11
DEM Asks Public to Notify Department if they Suspect Presence of Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle
The Department of Environmental Management is coordinating a public outreach program for the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). ALB is an invasive insect that came to the United States in wooden shipping crates from China and Korea about 15 years ago

8/9/11
August 9 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from all 98 mosquito pools, or samples, from 32 traps set statewide during the week of July 25 are negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis

8/5/11
DEM Announces that Mount Hope Bay & Kickemuit River will Re-Open to Shellfish Harvesting at Sunrise Saturday August 6
The Department of Environmental Management announces that the waters of Mount Hope Bay and the Kickemuit River recently closed in response to the recent pump station failure in Fall River will re-open to shellfish harvesting beginning at sunrise tomorrow (Saturday, August 6^th). DEM's decision to reopen these areas is based on test results from sampling done by the Massachusetts Marine Fisheries shellfish program this week in Mount Hope Bay and the Lees and Cole River area.

8/4/11
DEM Annouces that Wright's Dairy Farm in North Smithfield has been Named State's 2011 Outstanding Dairy Farm of the Year
The Department of Environmental Management announces that Wright's Dairy Farm, Inc. of North Smithfield has been named Rhode Island's 2011 Outstanding Dairy Farm of the Year by the Rhode Island Green Pastures Committee. Winning dairy farmers from each New England state will be honored at an awards banquet in September at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA

8/3/11
DEM Announces Emergency Closure of Mount Hope Bay and Kickemuit River to Shellfishing on Wednesday August 3 due to Fall River Sewage Pumping Station Failure
The Department of Environmental Management announces that Mount Hope Bay and the Kickemuit River were closed to shellfishing beginning at noon today. DEM enacted the emergency closure because of a reported estimate of 500,000 to 900,000 gallons of raw sewage entering Mount Hope Bay in Fall River, MA after a power and generator failure at the pump station located on Central Street in Fall River Tuesday evening

8/1/11
August 1 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from all 87 mosquito pools, or samples, from 29 traps set statewide during the week of July 18 are negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. West Nile virus has recently been detected in mosquito samples trapped at several locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and last week, EEE was reported from a mosquito sample collected from Bridgewater, Mass. These findings are not unexpected beginning at this time of the year. Both diseases are more prevalent in late summer and early fall

7/29/11
DEM Will Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Waterfowl Season, Falconry Regulations, Nuisance Wildlife COntrol Specialists Rules and Regulations and Wildlife Rehabilitation Rules and Regulations on Monday August 29
The Department of Environmental Management will hold a public hearing on proposed regulations governing the upcoming migratory waterfowl hunting season, the proposed regulations governing the practice of falconry, the rules and regulations governing wildlife nuisance control specialists and wildlife rehabilitation rules and regulations, on Monday, August 29, 2011. The hearing on these subjects will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the North Kingstown Community Center on Beach Street in North Kingstown, off Route 1A just south of Wickford. As in past years, the Division will also conduct a presentation on the breeding status of waterfowl in the United States and Canada.


7/28/11
DEM Annouces Opening of New Farmers Market at State Pier Nine in Newport on Friday July 29
The Department of Environmental Management announces that a new farmers' market is opening on Friday, July 29 at State Pier Nine in Newport. The market will be open every Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature native vegetables and fruits, home-baked goods, and freshly-harvested local lobsters. Four farmers, two bakers, and Pier Nine lobstermen will participate in the market on July 29; additional vendors are expected to participate as the season progresses

7/25/11
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Announces Bay Day Schedule
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the schedule of events for the annual Governor’s Bay Day celebration to take place Sunday, July 31, 2011 at locations around the state. All events are free and designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages; transportation to South County beaches will be provided at no cost by the RIPTA Beach Bus Express, and parking at all State Beaches will be free.

7/25/11
July 25 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from all 98 mosquito pools, or samples, from 26 traps set statewide during the week of July 11 are negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

7/22/11
'STICKS FOR KIDS' Program Provides Junior Golf Clubs to DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Parks and Recreation has been provided with ten sets of junior golf clubs from the Golf Course Builders Association through its Sticks for Kids program. The clubs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis by children aged 12 and under during a paid nine-hole round of golf at the Goddard Memorial State Park golf course

7/21/11
DEM to Host RI Great Outdoors Pursuit Event in Conjunction with Governor's Bay Day on July 31^st
DEM will host the fourth event of the 2011 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit on Sunday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with Governor's Bay Day at three locations- Colt State Park in Bristol, Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, and Brenton Point State Park in Newport

7/5/11
July 5 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from all 113 mosquito pools, or samples, from 22 traps set statewide during the week of June 20 are negative for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis

7/1/11
DEM Notified of Sewage Discharge into the Blackstone River in Woonsocket Due to Electrical Failure at Wastewater Facility
The Department of Environmental Management is investigating the overflow of a possible 162,000 gallons of partially-treated sewage from tanks at the Woonsocket Wastewater Treatment Facility, a portion of which discharged into the Blackstone River just south of Hamlet Avenue in Woonsocket

6/30/11
Public Invited to Third Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit Event on Sunday July 10 at Pulaski Recreation Area in Glocester
The Department of Environmental Management continues the 2011 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit on Sunday, July 10 at Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area in Glocester from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is the third event in a summer-long program encouraging families to participate in physical and environmentally-centered activities in Rhode Island state parks.

6/29/11
Water Level of Turner Reservoir Dam to be Lowered July 1 for Continued Construction of Ten Mile River Restoration Project
The contractor hired to construct fish passage facilities at Hunts Mill and Turner Reservoir Dams in East Providence will be re-mobilizing at the site to continue construction beginning in July

une 27 West Nile/EEE Status Update
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from all 87 mosquito pools, or samples, from 21 traps set statewide during the week of June 13 are negative for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis

6/24/11
Just in Time for Summer, DEM Unveils New Advanced Mobile App that Provides Patrons with Information on State Parks, Beaches and Campgrounds
The Department of Environmental Management announces the availability of an advanced Rhode Island State Parks mobile application for Apple & Google Android devices

6/20/11
DEM Annouces Public Meetings on June 28 and June 29 to Discuss Ways to Restore Water Quality in 57 Waterbodies Throughout Rhode Island
The Department of Environmental Management will hold two public meetings this month to discuss recommended strategies for restoring water quality in 57 waters throughout Rhode Island

6/20/11
First Mosquitoes Trapped Test Negative for WNV and EEE
The Department of Environmental Management announces that test results from the first mosquitoes trapped this season are negative for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. DEM staff collected the mosquitoes from 14 traps set statewide on June 6 and separated them into 65 mosquito pools for testing by the RI Department of Health Laboratory

6/16/11
If you are a Saltwater Angler or Spearfisher Over the Age of 15 you Need a Saltwater License!
With the Fourth of July fast approaching and the 2011 saltwater fishing season underway, the Department of Environmental Management reminds anglers and spearfishers that a 2011 saltwater fishing license is needed to fish recreationally in all marine waters

6/16/11
DEM Environmental Police Officers to Conduct Operation Dry Water Boat Patrols June 24 to June 26 to Enforce Boating Under the Influence Law
Safe boating patrols will be stepped up on June 24 to June 26 in a joint operation conducted by the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Law Enforcement and US Coast Guard Units from Castle Hill and Point Judith. The effort is part of Operation Dry Water, a coordinated national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) detection and enforcement

6/15/11
DEM Asks Public to Report Wild Turkey Brood Sightings
The Department of Environmental Management is asking Rhode Islanders to assist its Division of Fish and Wildlife's wild turkey project by reporting any sightings of wild turkey hens with (or without) broods of young turkeys (poults). DEM biologists need the information to evaluate this year's reproduction of wild turkeys, the survival of the young, and the population of the state's wild turkey flock

6/14/11
DEM to Distribute Larvicide Thursday to Communities for Mosquito Control
The Department of Environmental Management will distribute mosquito larvicide to Rhode Island communities and state and federal agencies on Thursday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Building #75 at the University of Rhode Island's East Farm on Route 108 in South Kingstown

6/9/11
RI Great Outdoors Pursuit to Hold Second Event Sunday at Haines Memorial State Park
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will hold its second event for the 2011 Great Outdoors Pursuit at Haines Memorial State Park on Sunday, June 12^th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

6/7/11
Ozone Alert - Health Advisory - Wednesday June 8 2011
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels, in all of Rhode Island in the mid to late afternoon and into the early evening on Wednesday. A very warm and very humid air mass with west to southwest winds will be present at that time, which will lead to unhealthy air conditions


6/3/11
Rhode Islanders Invited to Haines Memorail State Park for Second Great Outdoors Pursuit Event on Sunday June 12
The Department of Environmental Management continues the 2011 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit on Sunday, June 12 at Haines Memorial State Park in East Providence from 11 am to 3pm. The event is the second in a summer-long series of events to encourage families to try new outdoor adventures at Rhode Island state parks that promote healthier lives and environmental conservation


6/1/11
DEM Announces New Telephone Numbers, Location for Office of Administravtive Adjudication
The Department of Environmental Management's Office of Administrative Adjudication has been relocated to the Department of Administration building at One Capitol Hill. The Office serves as the administrative court for all environmental matters originating from DEM

5/27/11
DEM'S Seasonal Bay Line Telephone Information Line to Provide Weekly Updates on Water Quality in Narragansett Bay
The Department of Environmental Management 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


5/26/11
DEM'S Parks and Beaches Ready for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer outdoor recreation season, and Rhode Island's state parks and beaches are ready for the crowds. Although some of the parks and beaches managed by the Department of Environmental Management have been open on a limited basis this month to accommodate early beach-goers and advance season pass sales, the Memorial Day weekend is when DEM recreational areas go into high gear.


5/26/11
DEM Announces Annual Reclassification of Shellfish Waters and Seasonal Shellfish Closures that take Effect on May 28
The Department of Environmental Management announces that as a result of improved water quality conditions in Upper Narragansett Bay, the amounts of rainfall allowed before Conditional Areas A and B are closed to shellfish harvesting are being increased for the first time in over 20 years. Beginning at sunrise Saturday, May 28, the majority of Conditional Area A, which encompasses over 5,800 acres, will now close after 0.8 inch of rainfall, up from 0.5 inch. Conditional Area B, which encompasses over 3,700 acres, will now close after 1.5 inches of rainfall, up from 1.0 inch.


5/17/11
DEM to Conduct Lifeguard Certification Testing May 25 and 26
The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Parks and Recreation will administer conditional Non-Surf and Surf Lifeguard Certification tests on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26, and again next month


5/16/11
Season Beach Passes Currently Available at DEM Parks and Recreation Headquarters in Johnston and Three State Beaches Until Memorial Day Opening of all Beaches
In order to accommodate early beach goers and advance season pass sales, the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Parks and Recreation is currently selling season passes at its Johnston headquarters and at three state beach locations in South County


5/13/11
Stray Cat in Providence's Silver Lake Area Tests Positive for Rabies
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are alerting the public that a stray cat that has been seen in the vicinity of Stella Street in the Silver Lake section of Providence was caught and has tested positive for rabies


5/13/11
Rhode Islanders Invited to Discover State Parks and Compete for Prizes at the 4^TH Annual Great Outdoors pursuit
On Sunday, May 22^nd at Lincoln Woods State Park, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will launch the 2011 Great Outdoors Pursuit, a summer-long program and game designed to help children, families and individuals enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer to encourage more physical activity. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m


5/12/11
USDA Under Secretary Edward Avalos to Join DEM Staff, Agriculture Industry Representatives at Statewide Farmers Market and Farm Tour on May 13
Staff from the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture will accompany Edward Avalos, under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs at the US Department of Agriculture, to tour a DEM farmers market and four Rhode Island farms on Friday, May 13


5/12/11
Seasonal Reports of Rabies Exposures on the Rise
The Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) advise Rhode Islanders that the seasonal increase in reports of potential rabies exposures has started. Most recently, there were several people in Hopkinton who were evaluated for exposure to a fox, and six people were treated


5/11/11
DEM Announces that Limited Public Parking and Support Services will be Available Throughout the Summer at East Matunik State Beach During a Major Construction Project
The Department of Environmental Management has started a construction project at East Matunuck State Beach in South Kingstown to replace the 33 year-old public bathhouse with a handicap-accessible, LEED Silver-certified energy efficient facility. Later this week the project contractor will post signs and fence off the construction site to prepare for demolition of the existing masonry bath house that was built in 1978


5/10/11
DEM Announces Weekend Opening of State Beaches Beginning on Saturday May 14
The Department of Environmental Management announces that state beaches in South County will be open weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning on Saturday, May 14. Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler, and Misquamicut state beaches will be open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, from May 14 until Memorial Day to accommodate early beach-goers and advance season pass sales


5/6/11
Governor Chafee, URI President Dooley, USDA Under Secretary AVALOS, and Farmers to Celebrate Rhode Island Agriculture Day in State House Festivities on Thursday, May 12
To recognize the importance of the state's $100+ million agriculture industry, the Department of Environmental Management will host Rhode Island Agriculture Day at the State House on Thursday, May 12.


5/5/11
DEM Cautions Hopkinton Residents About Fox Bite Incidents
The Department of Environmental Management has learned that five individuals are being treated for rabies exposure after having contact with a fox in unprovoked attacks in Hopkinton. Last Sunday, there were four separate incidents involving contact with a fox in the vicinity of Marshall Drift Way and Canonchet Road in the Hope Valley section of Hopkinton. One fox was shot and captured, but the specimen was insufficient for testing


5/4/11
DEM to Hold May 25^TH Training Workshop on Low Impact Development Site Planning and Design Guidance Manual
The Department of Environmental Management has scheduled an additional training workshop for planners, municipal officials, builders, landscape architects, real estate agents, non-profit agencies and others on the Rhode Island Low Impact Development Site Planning and Design Guidance Manual (LID manual). The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at DEM Headquarters in Providence


5/2/11
DEM Issues Operator License with Conditions for TLA Pond View Recycling Facility
The Department of Environmental Management has issued a new, three-year solid waste facility management license to TLA Providence, LLC to operate TLA Pond View of East Providence. The license imposes new conditions and will allow the company - which currently employs 40 people and plans to increase to 52 - to continue and expand its construction and demolition debris processing facility located at One Dexter Road in the Rumford section of East Providence

4/29/11
Westerly to Apply Mosquito Larvicide to Swamp Areas on Wednesday, May 4 in Yearly Routine
The Town of Westerly, as it has done on a routine basis each year since 1997, will apply granules of mosquito larvicide by helicopter to 500 acres of swamp to control mosquito breeding. The targeted areas are portions of Chapman's Swamp and the swamp area adjacent to Hespar Drive


4/25/11
DEM Announces Five Quahog Transplants to be Conducted in May
Beginning on Tuesday, May 3^rd, and continuing through Tuesday, May 24^th, the Department of Environmental Management will conduct five quahog transplants to transfer an estimated 250,000 pounds of adult quahogs from high shellfish density areas in Narragansett Bay to shellfish management areas and shellfish spawner sanctuaries


4/25/11
DEM Announces Free Fishing Days May 7 and 8
The Department of Environmental Management announces that Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 are free fishing days in Rhode Island. During those two days, all Rhode Islanders and visitors can fish in freshwaters without a fishing license or trout conservation stamp. The free fishing days provide local residents and visitors a special incentive to get outdoors and try something new while enjoying their natural surroundings


4/21/11
DEM to Hold April 29^TH Training Session for No-Discharge Compliance Program Inspectors and Certification Agents
The Department of Environmental Management will hold a training session on Friday, April 29 for individuals interested in becoming trained inspectors or certification agents for Rhode Island's no-discharge compliance inspection program. The program is intended to further strengthen the state's efforts to protect Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island coastal waters from pollution caused by boat sewage


4/21/11
Springtime Reminder for Recreational Saltwater Fishers: Bait, Tackle, License!
With spring in the air, and the 2011 saltwater fishing season about to get underway, the Department of Environmental Management reminds anglers and spearfishers that a 2011 saltwater fishing license is needed to fish recreationally in marine waters. Obtaining a license is easy. Just go to www.saltwater.ri.gov


4/21/11
DEM Announces 2011 Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations

The RI Department of Environmental Management has enacted final recreational fishing regulations for marine fisheries for the 2011 season. The regulations for one species - black sea bass - are still being finalized. All of the other recreational fishery management programs have been finalized, and are now in effect for 2011, following a series of public meetings, review and advice by the RI Marine Fisheries Council, and final decisions by DEM Director Janet Coit


4/13/11
DEM Offers Tips on Co-Existing with Black Bears in Rhode Island as Black Bear Populations Increase in Southern New England

The Department of Environmental Management has issued some tips to residents on how to live with black bears and discourage them from becoming nuisance animals


4/13/11

DEM to Hold Hearing on Friday, May 13 on Proposed Increases to State Beach Fees

The Department of Environmental Management will hold a public hearing on proposed increases to fees for daily parking and season passes at state beaches on Friday, May 13. The 10 a.m. hearing will take place in Room 300 at DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street in Providence.


4/12/11

DEM Announces Opening of FOur Weekly Farmers Markets at State Parks in Early May; other Markets at State Facilities Slated to Open in Mid-July

The Department of Environmental Management announces that four farmers' markets located in state parks will open on a weekly basis beginning in early May. For the first few weeks, the popular markets primarily will offer bedding plants, hanging plants, cut flowers, early vegetable crops, honey, and maple syrup. As traditional local summer crops become available, more vendors will participate


4/12/11

DEM, URI Seek Volunteers for RI American Woodcock Survey

The Department of Environmental Management and the University of Rhode Island are seeking volunteers interested in participating in a statewide survey of American woodcock breeding habitats. The survey will help biologists determine the population status of American woodcock, an important migratory bird. Data from the survey, coupled with ongoing investigations of woodcock habitat selection and survival, will also help biologists determine where future habitat management would most benefit woodcock populations


4/5/11

DEM Issues Draft Document Assessing Quality of State's Waters and Listing of Impaired Waters

The Department of Environmental Management will hold a public workshop on Friday, April 15 to present findings of the statewide assessment of water quality conditions, including the draft 2010 303(d) List of Impaired Waters. The workshop will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 280 at DEM Headquarters located at 235 Promenade Street in Providence

3/31/11

DEM Begins Stocking 80,000 Trout in Advance of April 9th Opening of Freshwater Fishing Season


The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish & Wildlife announces that the 2011 trout and general freshwater fishing season will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 9. More than 20,000 anglers are expected to turn out at dawn on opening day. Approximately 80,000 hatchery raised brook, brown, and rainbow trout with an average individual weight of one and a half pounds are being stocked by Division staff in more than 100 ponds and streams for opening day.


3/30/11

DEM Announces Availability of $4 Million in Open Space Grants for Land Preservation Projects

The Department of Environmental Management has announced that it is now accepting applications from municipalities, land trusts, and non-profit land conservation organizations for Rhode Island Local Open Space Matching Grants. A total of up to $4 million is available during this round of the grant program.


3/29/11

DEM Awards Grants for 2011 Earth Day Cleanups and Beautification Projects

The Department of Environmental Management has awarded a total of $37,500 for 59 Earth Day grants to cleanup and beautification organizers in non-profit organizations and municipalities throughout the state. Funding for these grants is again being provided by Patriot Disposal Co. Inc./J.R.Vinagro Corporation of Johnston.


3/29/11

CRMC Announce Completion of RI Low Impact Site Planning and Design Guidance Manual

The Department of Environmental Management and the Coastal Resources Management Council announce the completion of the Rhode Island Low Impact Development Site Planning and Design Guidance Manual (LID manual). This new low impact development (LID) manual is a companion guide to the recently revised Rhode Island Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual (stormwater manual).


3/25/11

DEM Advices Anglers on Ways to Minimize the Spread of Largemouth Bass Virus

The Department of Environmental Management is advising anglers of steps they can take to minimize the spread of Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV). The advisory comes in the wake of confirmation that largemouth bass sampled last fall from Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park have tested positive for LMBV.


3/11/11

DEM Approves Modified Closure Plan for Former Portsmouth Town Dump Site

Following a thorough review of a proposal to modify an existing "Beneficial Use Determination" for closing the Portsmouth Town Dump, the Department of Environmental Management has approved a plan that is protective of the environment and human health. The approval will allow for soils with elevated levels of naturally-occurring arsenic to be used as sub-grade fill beneath two feet of clean soil to bring the site to the correct elevations so that a permanent, protective cap can be installed.


3/10/11

DEM Issues Solid Waste Management Licenses to RI Resource Recovery Corporation and Jr Vinagro Corporation

The Department of Environmental Management has issued solid waste management facility licenses to the RI Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) for the Phase VI expansion of the Central Landfill, and to JR Vinagro Corporation for a new construction and demolition debris processing facility and transfer station.


3/8/11

DEM Announces that Saltwater Fishing Licenses will be Available this Weekend at New England Saltwater Fishing Show

Recreational saltwater anglers will be able to obtain saltwater fishing licenses at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show at the RI Convention Center this week-end. The Show runs from Friday, March 11th through Sunday, March 13th. It is the largest saltwater fishing show in the Northeast.


3/2/11

DEM Seeking Proposals to Farm Parcels of State-Owned Land

The Department of Environmental Management is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) to engage the services of qualified entities to farm certain parcels of state land.