Session Sponsored by Rocky Point Foundation will Seek Input from the Public on Development of Rocky Point Park PROVIDENCE - Governor Lincoln Chafee and Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit will take part in a public forum hosted by the Rocky Point Foundation on Tuesday,...

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management announces that four farmers' markets located in state parks will open on a weekly basis beginning this week. For the first few weeks, the popular markets primarily will offer bedding plants, hanging plants, cut flowers, early vegetable crops,...

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management has enacted new recreational regulations for scup, summer flounder, and black sea bass for 2013. All of the changes are consistent with recommendations provided to DEM Director Janet Coit by the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council. DEM...

Freshwater Fishing Licenses Not Needed to Fish in RI Freshwaters during this Special Weekend; Anglers Can Catch a Golden Rainbow Trout and Win a Prize PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management announces that Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 are free fishing days in Rhode Island....

The Rhode Island Departments of Environmental Management (DEM) and Transportation (RIDOT), and the Rhode Island Trails Advisory Committee have awarded 28 projects a total of $1,524,725 in recreational trail grants from federal transportation funds. The grants will support trail development and...

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management hosted Rhode Island Agriculture Day at the State House today to recognize the importance of the state's $170 million agriculture industry. "Agriculture provides numerous benefits to Rhode Island's economy, quality of life, open space, and...

PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) encourages Rhode Islanders to celebrate Earth Day - Monday, April 22 - by joining a local clean up, taking easy steps to improve the environment or simply getting outdoors and enjoying nature in a state parks and management...

Large Selection of Local Foods Available for Sampling PROVIDENCE - To recognize the importance of the state's $1.7 billion agriculture and green industries, the Department of Environmental Management will host Rhode Island Agriculture Day at the State House on Thursday, April 25. This year's...

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish & Wildlife announces that the 2013 trout and general freshwater fishing season will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. More than 20,000 anglers are expected to turn out at dawn on Opening Day. Approximately 80,000...

PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management is cautioning Rhode Islanders to be cautious when disposing of wood, coal stove, and fireplace ashes. Mid-March through mid-May is the traditional spring fire period in Rhode Island, and state forest rangers note that the improper disposal...