![[Frederika Peace] A distemper outbreak has prompted the DEM to remind dog owners to keep their pets' vaccinations up to date.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Distemper-Vaccination-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — The Jamestown and Warwick Police Departments report a high number of raccoons and skunks infected with canine distemper virus (CDV), prompting the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s […]
PROVIDENCE – Friday night’s forecasted mid-30s temperatures was welcome news for EEE-wary mosquito watchers, but the Health and Environmental Management departments warned risk of the insect-borne disease remains. While fewer […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] A map of the areas of RI to be covered by a second round of aerial pesticide to control EEE-bearing mosquitoes.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RI-EEE-Spray-Second-Round-9-20-2019-1-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE — A new round of aerial pesticide EEE mosquito spraying to reduce risk of new human cases of the virus set for Monday has been delayed at least a […]
![[CREDIT: Sen. Jack Reed's Office] U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Megan DiPrete, DEM Chief, Planning & Development, at Goddard Park Monday. The two joined state officials at the park to announce $1.7M in federal funds for RI parks and public spaces.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Reed-Goddard-Park-9-16-19-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) officials at Goddard Park Monday to announce a new $1.7 million Land and Water Conservation […]
![[CREDIT: wyo.gov] The DEM requires hikers, hunters and outdoors enthusiasts to wear orange during hunting season.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/orange-vest-safety-140x140.jpg)
Hunting season has started, so hikers are sharing space with hunters, making orange attire a smart and legal requirement. Aside from hunters, all other users of State Management Areas and […]
![{CREDIT: DEM] A plane run by Clarke took off from Quonset Airport Tuesday night at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. It began spraying Westerly at about 7 p.m.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/EEE-mosquito-spray-plane-140x140.jpg)
QUONSET POINT — Spraying of anti – mosquito pesticides finished Tuesday night over Westerly, the fourth and final zone of the state targeted for the spray, as a fifth positive […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] A closeup of central RI communities that will be sprayed to protect against EEE bearing mosquitoes.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/EEE-spray-map-Warwick-RI-140x140.jpg)
QUONSET POINT — EEE Spray times to control the virus-bearing mosquitoes statewide will start over the Central Falls/Pawtucket zone, then focus on the West Warwick/Warwick/Coventry zone, which began at about […]
![[CREDIT: Google] State officials have found toxic blue-green algae in Little Pond, and advice avoiding contact with the water - pets included.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Little-Pond-Warwick-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are advising people to avoid contact with Little Pond) in Warwick due to […]
![{CRTEDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cyanobacteria-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management advise people to avoid contact with Polo Lake and the Japanese Gardens in […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] Officer Hill uses a portable breath test instrument to measure a boater’s blood alcohol level.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DEM_officer-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE – As boats begin dotting Narragansett Bay and other waterways , the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and US Coast Guard urge boaters to avoid boating under the influence […]
![[CREDIT: Mass.gov] The Rhode Island DEM reports a handful of bears now make their homes in the Ocean State.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black_bear_corn_2-140x140.jpg)
RHODE ISLAND — Bears have taken up residence in the Ocean State, the Department of Environmental Management says, and people should keep food out of their yards to avoid visits […]
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) hosts a series of free fly-tying workshops for novice and experienced fly-tiers and a fly-fishing clinic this month, starting tonight […]
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