DEM: Bird Flu Found in Washington County Flock

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]