PROVIDENCE, RI The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that public participation at the two farmers' markets it runs increased by nearly 17% in 2022 over 2021. Over the year, total attendance went from a combined 29,634 customers to 34,546 customers at the Fishermen's...
PROVIDENCE, RI The panel charged with assessing state efforts to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, catalyzing government agencies to do their part in cutting GHGs, and strengthening the resilience of Rhode Island communities to prepare for the effects of climate change voted today to accept...
PROVIDENCE, RI The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) invites Rhode Islanders to kick off 2023 and celebrate the New Year by joining a #FirstDayHike at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America's...
PROVIDENCE, RI The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that Rhode Island's gross greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased 7.4% between 2018 and 2019. Over a longer timeframe, net emissions decreased 19.6% between 1990 and 2019. At 10.04 million metric tons of carbon...
PROVIDENCE, RI The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that up to $75,000 in grant funds are available to communities and private businesses that own and/or operate boating facilities that help boaters with properly disposing of sewage. The grants, funded by...
PROVIDENCE, RI The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting Dec. 12 so that Rhode Island Energy can trim trees to allow clearance for powerlines along the path. From 8 AM to...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield, Blackamore Pond in Cranston, and Larkin Pond in South Kingstown. The advisory...
PROVIDENCE, RI The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will welcome Governor Dan McKee, Treasurer Seth Magaziner, members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, leaders of environmental advocacy organizations, and local, state, and federal partners in an event on Monday, Dec. 5,...
PROVIDENCE, RI The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that it will be stocking Carbuncle Pond with Atlantic Sebago salmon and rainbow trout on Dec. 7, after receiving confirmation that the Coventry waterbody meets recreational water quality standards set by the...
PROVIDENCE, RI With the region's temperature cooling and snowfall likely in the coming weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding businesses, households, community groups, and state and local government agencies to begin preparations for snow disposal. DEM...
