With recreational activities on the state's many lakes, ponds and rivers set to increase, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are reminding all Rhode Islanders to be on the lookout for harmful algae blooms.
In...
With recreational activities on the state's many lakes, ponds and rivers set to increase, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are reminding all Rhode Islanders to be on the lookout for harmful algae blooms.
In...
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is notifying the public that another significant smoke event is expected to impact the state on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. An AIR QUALITY ALERT is being issued for UNHEALTHY fine particles on the Air Quality Index. The...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Because of the generosity of a local family farm, a group of private and public open space and conservation organizations could buy a 65-acre parcel in Pascoag known for its prime agricultural soil and save it from development forever. For more than 40 years, Ernie and Norma O'...
On Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 10:10 PM, Troopers out of the Hope Valley Barracks arrested Shaun Berthiaume, age 44, of 320 Hillsdale Road, Richmond, Rhode Island for Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for Domestic Disorderly originating out of the Johnston Police Department. The arrest was the result of...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Bonnet Shores Beach Club in Narragansett for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued a proclamation designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
"Rhode Island stands with the LGBTQ+ community this month and every month. In June, we take the time to celebrate and honor the contributions that the LGBTQ+ community has made to the Ocean...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Bonnet Shores Beach Club in Narragansett for swimming because of high bacteria levels.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available.
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has nominated Michael P. Connors and Randall A. Jackvony to serve on the Rhode Island Board of Elections. The Governor has submitted their names to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent.
"As the sanctity of our nation's...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Joseph Russolino and Kevin Flynn to serve on the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). The Governor has submitted their names to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent.
"Protecting, preserving and developing...
