March 16, 2010
Storm forces closure of RI shellfishing beds
Some shellfishing beds in Rhode Island have been closed because of the weekend storm.
March 04, 2010
DEM proposes change to pet rules
The Rhode Island DEM wants to amend its rules regarding animals considered domestic or exotic.
February 18, 2010
Mount Hope Bay closed to shellfishing
Mount Hope Bay has been closed for shellfishing because of a sewage spill.
January 26, 2010
RI stocks ponds with 3,500 rainbow trout
If you are an ice fisherman, you will be happy to know that fresh trout are on the way.
January 13, 2010
RI boat builder says DEM contract went to Canada
DEM officials said the Canadian company’s bid met its needs.
December 22, 2009
Chevron picked for Narragansett wind turbine project
Chevron will develop and maintain several wind turbines in the coastal town of Narragansett.
November 30, 2009
State-owned Bobcat loader stolen
A Bobcat loader owned by the state DEM was stolen, Burrillville police say.
November 03, 2009
Watch the road! It’s deer mating season
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management warns motorists to be alert for deer crossing.
October 09, 2009
Seasonal shellfish waters reopen Tuesday
The DEM says seasonal shellfish openings will take place at sunrise Tuesday.
October 05, 2009
EEE detected in Providence, DEM says
A sample from the Capitol Hill area tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis.
September 01, 2009
RI reports 1st positive EEE mosquito test
State authorities report the first positive test of the year for Eastern equine encephalitis.
August 31, 2009
RI parks need fall workers
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is hiring.
August 21, 2009
RI crews search for Asian beetle
So far, state environmental officials haven’t found any signs of the Asian longhorned beetle.
August 20, 2009
New England boaters, surfers warned of hurricane
Emergency managers warn boaters and surgers to take added precautions this weekend.
August 04, 2009
All RI beaches open for swimming
State health officials say all Rhode Island beaches they’re monitoring are safe for swimming.











