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RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Slack Reservoir

Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in ...

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Get Wild this Summer with DEM’s Fish & Wildlife Adventures

Monday, May 18, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – Make the most of summer with a fun, hands-on-program from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) ...

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Whistles Up! Get Your State Lifeguard Certification

Monday, May 11, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that state lifeguard certification testing begins this weekend. ...

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Operational Updates

Alerts

Burlingame State Campground: New shower and restroom facilities
Roger Wheeler State Beach boardwalk and upgraded bulkhead.
New Visitor Center and Operations Building at Colt State Park
Parking lot entrance improvement at Misquamicut State Beach
New entrance design project at Rocky Point Park
Charlestown Breachway long-term repair project completed
Coastal habitat restoration project at Ninigret Barrier Beach Restoration (East Beach in Charlestown)

Outdoor Safety Tips

Rhode Island's network of state parks, beaches, and campgrounds welcome close to 9 million visitors each year. Are you planning a visit? Knowing these safety tips will help you have a safe, fun, and relaxing time.

Events All events

Jun 1

EVENT FULL - Horseshoe Crab Tagging Event - Goddard Memorial State Park

Location: Goddard Memorial State Park Beach - Warwick, RI

7:00pm 9:00pm

Jun 2

Surf State Lifeguard Certification Test

Location: Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett, RI

9:30am 3:30pm

Jun 2

Horseshoe Crab Tagging Event - East Beach State Beach

Location: East Beach State Beach, Charlestown, RI

8:45pm 11:00pm

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Current Air Quality

As a statewide transit agency, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers year-round service to a number of popular recreation sites and a seasonal "Beach Bus" express route to several South County beaches. View RIPTA Routes

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