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Property Provides Connectivity from Blue Pond to the Ell and Long Pond Preserve for Public Recreational Use PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management announces the permanent protection of 31 acres of forestland in Hopkinton. The property abuts DEM's 1,069-acre Rockville Management...

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 8th to discuss the draft water quality restoration plan for the Ten Mile River. The meeting will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Weaver Library located at 41 Grove Avenue in East...

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management reports that winter moth adult males are now in flight searching for flightless females with which to mate. These non-native invasive pests were first discovered in Rhode Island in 2004. DEM has received reports of them being found throughout...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island State Veterinarian Scott Marshall, DVM has been named Veterinarian of the Year by the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association (RIVMA). Dr. Marshall, who works in the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture, was presented with the award at RIVMA'

Public Advised to Vaccinate Their Horses and Pets and Stay Away from Wildlife PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management has received positive confirmation of rabies in a dead gray fox that was found in East Greenwich and submitted for testing on December 10. The dead animal was...

Proposed Changes Would Allow for More Flexibility for Small Businesses in Managing Their Hazardous Waste and Unused Paint PROVIDENCE -The Department of Environmental Management will hold an informational workshop and a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations for...

Nominations Will Be Accepted Through Friday, December 20 PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management is seeking nominations for membership on the newly-created Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Advisory Committee. The Committee was established to advise and assist the Department...

Grant Applications Will be Accepted Until 4 p.m. on Friday, December 6 PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management announces that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, it has extended the deadline for the submission of recreation acquisition and development grants to 4 p.m. on Friday,...

Visit the Farmers' Markets to Shop for Rhode Island-Grown and Produced Produce, Poultry, Meats and Seafood to Serve as Part of Your Thanksgiving Meal PROVIDENCE – Rhode Islanders now have seven winter farmers' markets available throughout the state where they can purchase a wide variety of...

Beautiful Illustrations and Descriptions of Fish Species and their Habitats Make This Book a Perfect Holiday Gift for Anglers and Nature Enthusiasts PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management announces the publication of Inland Fishes of Rhode Island, a beautiful book depicting the...