RI Mosquito Report: State Announces First Probable Human Case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2024, Additional Findings of EEE and WNV, Urges Rhode Islanders to use Personal Precautions to Reduce Risk Friday, August 16, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that RIDOH was notified today of Rhode Island’s fir ... Read article
DEM Awards Over $70K in Grant Funding to Organizations to Provide Free Swimming Lessons to Low-Income Youth Wednesday, August 14, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Responding to the accidental drownings that impact families every year in the Ocean State, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing th ... Read article
DEM Reminds Beachgoers of Annual Scarborough South State Beach Parking Lot and Restroom Closure Tuesday, August 13, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding beachgoers that as has been the case for several years, the parking lot at ... Read article
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Lincoln Woods Friday, August 09, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at Lincoln Woods in Lincoln for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. ... Read article
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Additional Findings of EEE and West Nile Virus; Urges Rhode Islanders to use Personal Precautions to Reduce Risk Thursday, August 08, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article
Fall Outdoor Fun: Learn Something New with DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife Wednesday, August 07, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – This fall, come learn new skills with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s ... Read article
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Lincoln Woods Wednesday, August 07, 2024 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Lincoln Woods Park Beach in Lincoln due to high bacteria counts. ... Read article
A Statement from DEM Director Terry Gray ahead of one of the Ocean State's busiest summer weekends Friday, July 26, 2024 As we approach one of the Ocean State’s busiest summer weekends, I wanted to take a moment to speak to all Rhode Islanders and visitors looking to enjoy our state parks, beaches, campgrounds, ... Read article
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces First Positive Finding of WNV in RI this Year; Reminds Public to use Personal Precautions Friday, July 26, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the ... Read article
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Announcing July 28 as the 35th Annual Governor's Bay Day Thursday, July 25, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order at the Rocky Poi ... Read article