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![[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://warwickpost.com/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://warwickpost.com/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 […]
![[CREDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Blue-Green-Algae-140x140.png)
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://warwickpost.com/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://warwickpost.com/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://warwickpost.com/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://warwickpost.com/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://warwickpost.com/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 […]
