PROVIDENCE - As part of a continued effort to support growth of the local food economy, Governor Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit, along with state and food-industry leaders, will kick off Rhode Island's first Quahog "Restaurant" Week on Monday, March 21, 2016 during a special launch...
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that Conditional Area A and Conimicut Triangle in Upper Narragansett Bay will reopen to shellfish harvesting at sunrise tomorrow; the opening comes four days earlier than anticipated.
The shellfish closure began at...
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today deer hunting season at Black Rock/Rodman Hollow on Block Island is now open; the season runs through February 12.
"We are proud to join the Town of New Shoreham to sponsor this annual hunt," said DEM...
Nearly $400,000 to be invested in small businesses to foster innovation and growth of local food and agriculture
PROVIDENCE - As part of its efforts to expand the green economy in Rhode Island and support working families, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced...
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today it has awarded grants totaling $29,678 to two Rhode Island communities to fund removal of abandoned vessels from local waters. The grants, awarded to the Town of Portsmouth and the Watch Hill Fire District...
Some 1,400 hatchery-raised trout stocked in ponds and rivers throughout state
PROVIDENCE - Just in time for the winter fishing season, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is stocking ponds and rivers across Rhode Island with some 1,400 brown and brook trout.
"We hope families...
Guided nature tour kicks off at noon from Kelly House in Lincoln as part of National First Day Hikes Event
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is hosting a guided walking tour of the Blackstone River State Park and Bike Way, on New Year's Day. The three-...
RI residents 16+ encouraged to apply for positions at parks, beaches around the state
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is now accepting applications for seasonal employment at state parks, beaches and campgrounds across the state. Various positions are...
Funded projects promote economic growth, create jobs, and revitalize communities
PROVIDENCE - As part of a continued focus on economic growth and putting people back to work in Rhode Island, Governor Raimondo joined the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) today to...
Conditional Area A Will Reopen at Noon on December 18
CONDITIONAL SHELLFISH AREA A IN UPPER NARRAGANSETT BAY NOW OPEN
PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management announces that Conditional Area A in Upper Narragansett Bay is now open to shellfishing - four days earlier than...
