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PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) discovered and euthanized a non-commercial farm flock of about 40 birds of different species with the H5N1 strain of […]
![[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Lincoln Smith took this photo, one of many, at Warwick Pond Monday.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Warwick-Pond-250x228.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — State officials warn Blue-green algae, aka cyanobacteria, is making Warwick Pond toxic, prohibiting all contact with and recreation on or around the pond. Officials have also reported […]
![[CREDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Blue-Green-Algae-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI —The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) warn the public to avoid contact with all toxic Roger Williams Park lakes […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] Boats and paddle craft in the water outside Fort Adams State Park in Newport during the 2023 Folk Festival. DEM reminds people enjoying their time on the water to keep safe boating tips in mind.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Newport-Folk-Festival-Boating-300x225.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor’s Bay Day, free beach parking & saltwater fishing and the Newport Folk Festival will make water recreation very popular, making safe boating tips important, said DEM […]
![[CREDIT: Dean Birch] (DEM) is again asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys between July 1 and Aug. 31.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DEM-turkey-sighting-reports-sought-300x225.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) asks the public to report sightings of wild turkeys again starting July 1, for its annual Wild Turkey Brood […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Coventry Town Solicitor and Law Department Head Stephen J. Angell points the the Soscia Holdings parcel including Johnson's Pond Dam and the access area to it, which the town will take by eminent domain for $157,000.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Johnsons-Pond-Taking-Council-Meeting-06-20-2024-300x225.jpg)
COVENTRY, RI — Soscia Holdings LLC rebuffed Coventry’s $1.5 million offer for the 216 acre Johnson’s Pond property, so Friday the town begins taking Johnson’s Pond & Dam, and associated […]
COVENTRY, RI— RI health & environment officials warn people of Carbuncle Pond Blue Green algae detected in the pond, urging them against all recreation on and in the water. The […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Harris Playground, where aging equipment was removed in 2018, will soon get its new playground equipment in decades thanks to a DEM grant.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Harris-Playground-Coventry-RI-300x225.jpg)
COVENTRY, RI — Harris Playground is getting a $100,000 upgrade with ADA accessible paths, new swing sets and other equipment to be determined, its first play structure refresh in decades. […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing the start of the weekly 2024 RI Grown Farmer’s Market Season this weekend, running through early autumn. Starting this weekend, […]
![[CREDIT:openstreetmap.org/copyright] A map showing the dam at Johnson's Pond, also known as Flat River Reservoir, in Coventry, RI.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Johnsons-Pond-management-dispute-140x140.jpg)
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reports that while unsafe water ejecting from the spillway has been addressed, Johnson’s Pond dam work is “far from […]
![CREDIT: WarwickPost Composite] Warwick weekend events include Trout Season Opening Day, a steak fry and a cleanup for the Pawtuxet River.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Warwick-Weekend-Events-April-12-14-300x225.jpg)
Wondering why your event isn’t here? You might not have entered it into our calendar. Social media isn’t going to reach all your followers, but our calendar reaches everyone who reads WarwickPost.com. […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — With trout season open on April 13, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be ready, having stocked more than 100 freshwater spots, including children’s-only ponds, […]
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has deemed Johnson’s Pond dam unsafe, issuing an Immediate Compliance Order (ICO) to Soscia Holdings, LLC to immediately draw […]
COVENTRY, RI — A U.S. Court judge has dismissed Soscia Holdings, LLC’s motion to prevent Johnson’s Pond enforcement of historic water levels by RI Department of Environmental Management officials. The […]
![[CREDIT: Dean Birch] The raccoon-adapted strain of the rabies virus is widely found in the wild animal population throughout Rhode Island. DEM and RIDOH remind the public to revisit rabies prevention tips this spring.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rabies-Prevention-Tips-photo-by-Dean-Birch-300x225.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — As warmer weather encourages outdoor activities, state agencies remind the public to keep rabies prevention tips in mind. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] A map of 2020 deer auto strikes in Rhode Island. DEM warns drivers to beware during deer breeding season. Deer are more likely to run across roads and highways during this time, lasting until December.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DEM-Deer-Auto-Strikes-2020-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) warns motorists to be alert for deer crossing roads, particularly at dawn and dusk as breeding season continues through December. Known […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] At left, City Council President Steve McAllister and Mayor Frank Picozzi, center, cut the ribbon on the new Apponaug Playground.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Apponaug-Playground-3-1-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Apponaug Playground has become a hit with parents and kids in the week since its $789,000 refurbishment wrapped. The upgrades at the playground behind City Hall at […]
WARWICK, RI — Little Pond blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is back, state officials warn, and the toxic growths are also a hazard at Spectacle Pond in Cranston and Mashapaug Pond in […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s EEE and WNV risk is high, as mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) in Barrington, Johnston, Richmond, Tiverton, and Westerly and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials warned the first West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample of 2023 has been recorded in Westerly, marking the start of the typically […]
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the blue-green algae advisory restricting swimming, fishing and general […]
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) advise avoiding contact with Tiogue Lake due to blue-green algae (or […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] DEM is setting a maximum size limit of less than 31 inches for striped bass recreational fisheries, starting Saturday.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DEM-Striped-Bass-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will set a maximum size limit of less than 31 inches for striped bass recreational fisheries, effective Saturday, May […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Animal Shelter] Black coyotes spotted at Brushneck Cove this weekend are acting normally, aren't a threat, but do require distance and respect, experts reminded people.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Warwick-Coyote-pups-WPD-2-140x140.jpg)
UPDATE – April 20: The Warwick Animal Shelter reported on its Facebook page that it has received a call from the owners, who claim the animals are wolf-dog hybrids, and […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] An angler shows off her catch during a previous Trout Season Opening Day.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RI-Trout-Season-Opening-Day-2-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — Trout Season Opening Day is Saturday, April 8, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, with 60,000 trout Brook trout, […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] Safe Harbor Greenwich Bay Marina is among 8 receiving grants helping pump-out boats and 59 facilities across Narragansett Bay, including Safe Harbor Greenwich Bay Marina:](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Warwick-Marina-Greenwich-Bay-Marina-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced $104,769 in matching grants to eight communities and marinas to help expand and maintain boat pump-out facilities, including a Warwick […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] DEM is seeking input on its environmental justice policy to help communities receiving more than their share of pollution and fewer recreation resources. Left: Port of Providence as seen from I-95; right: the spray park at Joslin Recreation Center in the Olneyville section of Providence. Funding from a DEM Outdoor Recreation Grant in 2016 paid for improvements at the spray park including shade sails, landscaping, and play structures.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DEM-Environmental-Justice-policy-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — Some Rhode Island communities have long endured both the lion’s share of pollution and scarce outdoor facilities and amenities, an injustice the DEM seeks help addressing with […]
![[CREDIT: Gabby DeMeillon] DEM has scheduled a number of spring activities for warming weather fun in RI's outdoors.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DEM-Spring-Activities-2023-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI – Longer, warmer days and busy sounds of spring accompany the Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) new spring activities lineup of fun for […]
WASHINGTON, DC – About $15.5 million in Federal clean water financing is flowing to Rhode Island thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) championed by U.S. Senator […]
![[CREDIT: Steve McAllister] Work on several upgrades to the Apponaug Recreational Complex will begin in the spring.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Apponaug-Recreation-Complex-Upgrade-140x140.jpeg)
WARWICK, RI — With the $789,950 Apponaug Recreation Complex upgrades fully funded and a contractor secured, work will begin on the project this spring. Warwick City Council Steve McAllister announced […]
JAMESTOWN, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and America’s State Parks are inviting everyone to start the new year with a #FirstDayHike at Fort Wetherill State Park in […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The DEM’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has a season of winter programs scheduled to connect people with the state’s natural resources. From fishing days and fly […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/RI-State-House-300x225.jpg)
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the RI Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has asked the Department […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] DEM warns owners of fowl to maintain biosecurity among their flocks to protect against a highly virulent strain of avian flu. The disease poses a low risk to people, but can kill 90 percent of poultry populations, a hazard for RI fowl farming.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DEM-avian-flu-newport-county-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Department of Environmental Management is reminding fowl owners about biosecurity measures to protect the animals from highly pathogenic avian flu – influenza (HPAI) recently found in […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] DEM reports its closure of the western side of Upper Narragansett Bay shellfish Area A has ended.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Warwick-Sewer-Line-Break-Narragansett-Bay-Closure-lifted-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has ended the emergency closure of the western side of Upper Narragansett Bay shellfish Area A . The emergency […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] DEM reports a sewage spill on Lake Shore Drive in Warwick Sept. 12. reports only 161,600 gallons — not 450,000 — of untreated sewage Was discharged into Warwick Pond.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Warwick-sewer-line-break-update-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI —The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has reopened most of the upper Narragansett Bay shellfish Area A closed after a sewage spill on Lake Shore Drive Sept. 12. […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] A sewer line break Sept. 12 on Lake Shore Drive has so far released 450,000 gallons of sewage into Warwick Pond.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Warwick-sewer-line-break-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — Shellfishing in Upper Narragansett Bay Conditional Area A is closed indefinitely after a 24-inch sewer line break on Lake Shore Drive discharged at least 450,000 gallons of sewage […]
![[CREDIT: RI Parks.com/DEM] RIDOH has recommended Scarborough Beaches closed. Water quality analysis at local beaches is conducted by the State Health Laboratory or a state certified laboratory. The information is used to determine a closed beaches.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scarborough-Beaches-closed-fecal-coliform-bacteria-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Labor Day, is the last day that state beach facilities, restrooms, and concession stands will be open and staffed with lifeguards, rangers, and restroom attendants. The […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – State agencies report no recent signs of mosquito bite illness risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), but recent rain is expected to […]
![{CRTEDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals. The growths have been reported at Johnson's Pond.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Blue-Green-Algae-Johnsons-Pond-140x140.png)
COVENTRY, RI — DEM has added Johnson’s Pond to the list of Rhode Island lakes and ponds with toxic blue-green algae blooms, making contact with water there, including swimming, fishing […]
