PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is hosting tours of its Lafayette Fish Hatchery this weekend. The event, part of the state's Great Outdoors Pursuit, will include fishing demonstrations and kids' crafts.
WHEN: Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking the public to report sightings of wild turkey hens - both with brood and without - to help with research efforts. The Department is currently evaluating the state's wild turkey population which is estimated at 3,...
PROVIDENCE – As part of its continued efforts to grow Rhode Island's green economy, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced $600,000 will be available to help local farmers "green" their operations and benefit from the related energy and cost savings. The new...
Host Camping Trip at Pulaski State Park as part of state's Great Outdoors Pursuit
PROVIDENCE - As part of her continued efforts to promote healthy habits and outdoor recreation in Rhode Island, Governor Gina M. Raimondo joined the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today...
Conditions Expected to Improve Next Month
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising homeowners that high concentrations of caterpillars observed statewide may cause short-term defoliation of trees over the next few weeks.
Typical damage, most...
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is hosting guided hiking tours this weekend as part of National Trails Day. The tours are eligible activities for the Department's annual Great Outdoors Pursuit. Now in its eighth season, the annual Great Outdoors Pursuit...
NEWPORT, R.I. - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), and its partners invite the public to test drive electric vehicles (EV) this weekend during World Match Racing Tour festivities at Fort Adams State Park. The event,...
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today mosquito larvicide will be available to communities tomorrow to help control mosquito populations statewide.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Building #75, East Farm; University...
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public to avoid approaching fawns that may appear abandoned. Unless a dead doe is found nearby, fawns are not considered abandoned.
During the first week following birth, fawns are incapable of following...
Providence - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels today, Friday May 27, during the afternoon and late into the evening hours. The region continues to see warm weather and favorable conditions for ozone formation,...
