Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management (@rhodeislanddem) 's Twitter Profile
Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management

@rhodeislanddem

We protect, restore & promote our state's natural resources to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit & raise a family.

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linkhttp://www.dem.ri.gov/ calendar_today27-06-2011 14:05:16

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⚠ DEM plans to conduct a prescribed burn tomorrow, 5/12/25, weather permitting, at the Arcadia Management Area in Exeter. There is no need to contact emergency services if you see fire or smoke in the area. Please do not approach the area. 🔗dem.ri.gov/prescribed-bur…

⚠ DEM plans to conduct a prescribed burn tomorrow, 5/12/25, weather permitting, at the Arcadia Management Area in Exeter.  

There is no need to contact emergency services if you see fire or smoke in the area. Please do not approach the area. 

🔗dem.ri.gov/prescribed-bur…
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#NationalSafeBoatingWeek is May 17-23! 🛥️ 🚨DEM Environmental Police are ramping up patrols, safety checks & education to keep RI’s waters safe ✅Wear a USCG-approved lifejacket ✅ Boat sober ✅ Safety starts with YOU! dem.ri.gov/safeboating 🔗dem.ri.gov/.../dem-rampin…...

#NationalSafeBoatingWeek is May 17-23! 🛥️
🚨DEM Environmental Police are ramping up patrols, safety checks & education to keep RI’s waters safe
  
✅Wear a USCG-approved lifejacket
✅ Boat sober
✅ Safety starts with YOU! dem.ri.gov/safeboating

🔗dem.ri.gov/.../dem-rampin…...
Save The Bay (@savethebayri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management on May 20 to discuss future plans for the Gull Cove Fishing Access Area in Portsmouth. Feedback from this information session will be used to help inform the development of final plans that most appropriately support the future users of the site.

Join <a href="/RhodeIslandDEM/">Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management</a> on May 20 to discuss future plans for the Gull Cove Fishing Access Area in Portsmouth.  

Feedback from this information session will be used to help inform the development of final plans that most appropriately support the future users of the site.
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⚠ DEM plans to conduct a prescribed burn today, 5/13/25, weather permitting, at the Nicholas Farm Management Area in Coventry. There is no need to contact emergency services if you see fire or smoke in the area. Please do not approach the area. 🔗dem.ri.gov/prescribed-bur…

⚠ DEM plans to conduct a prescribed burn today, 5/13/25, weather permitting, at the Nicholas Farm Management Area in Coventry. 

There is no need to contact emergency services if you see fire or smoke in the area. Please do not approach the area.

🔗dem.ri.gov/prescribed-bur…
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🏊‍♀️ Attention lifeguard candidates: State lifeguard certification tests begin this weekend! 🌊Surf: Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett on Saturday, May 17; 9 AM – 3 PM. 🏖 Non-Surf: Lincoln Woods State Park beach on Wednesday, May 28; 12 – 5 PM. riparks.ri.gov/press-releases…

🏊‍♀️ Attention lifeguard candidates: State lifeguard certification tests begin this weekend!

🌊Surf: Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett on Saturday, May 17; 9 AM – 3 PM.

🏖 Non-Surf: Lincoln Woods State Park beach on Wednesday, May 28; 12 – 5 PM.

riparks.ri.gov/press-releases…
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DYK just a few simple steps can help prevent tick, mosquito, and animal bites? With warmer weather now here, RIDOH and Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management are reminding people to take these precautions to prevent tick bites, mosquito bites, and animal bites when outdoors: ri.gov/press/view/491…

DYK just a few simple steps can help prevent tick, mosquito, and animal bites?  With warmer weather now here, RIDOH and <a href="/RhodeIslandDEM/">Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management</a> are reminding people to take these precautions to prevent tick bites, mosquito bites, and animal bites when outdoors: ri.gov/press/view/491…
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🌞 Looking for a summer job where you can earn great pay, gain valuable skills & make a real difference? Join the RI State Parks team this summer & work outside at one of our state beaches 🏖! We are still hiring lifeguards, beach managers & more. 🔗 riparks.com/employment

🌞 Looking for a summer job where you can earn great pay, gain valuable skills &amp; make a real difference? 

Join the RI State Parks team this summer &amp; work outside at one of our state beaches 🏖! We are still hiring lifeguards, beach managers &amp; more.

🔗 riparks.com/employment
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Coyotes, Bumblebees 🐝, Dragonflies, and Bats 🦇, Oh My! Join DEM’s Division of Fish & Wildlife for summer programs & connect with RI's natural resources & wildlife. Fishing classes, hunter education & guided walks, there’s something for everyone! 🔗 dem.ri.gov/press-releases…

Coyotes, Bumblebees 🐝, Dragonflies, and Bats 🦇, Oh My! 

Join DEM’s Division of Fish &amp; Wildlife for summer programs &amp; connect with RI's natural resources &amp; wildlife. Fishing classes, hunter education &amp; guided walks, there’s something for everyone!

🔗 dem.ri.gov/press-releases…
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Just in time for #QuahogWeek, we’re celebrating a water quality success story for our environment, quahoggers, and economy 🌊 ! dem.ri.gov/press-releases…

Just in time for #QuahogWeek, we’re celebrating a water quality success story for our environment, quahoggers, and economy 🌊 !  
 
dem.ri.gov/press-releases…
Governor Dan McKee (@govdanmckee) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s officially Quahog Week in Rhode Island—and it’s clam-packed with ways to shell-ebrate! Support our hardworking shellfish industry and the local businesses that bring fresh Rhode Island seafood to our tables. All the delicious detials at: seafood.ri.gov. 🐚

It’s officially Quahog Week in Rhode Island—and it’s clam-packed with ways to shell-ebrate!

Support our hardworking shellfish industry and the local businesses that bring fresh Rhode Island seafood to our tables. All the delicious detials at: seafood.ri.gov. 🐚
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🚫 Keep your paws off wildlife 👋🦝! Every spring, well-meaning people accidentally hurt wildlife by interfering with baby wild animals, especially fawns 🦌. ❌Removing wildlife is illegal & not an act of kindness. ✅Best thing to do? Leave it alone. dem.ri.gov/press-releases…

🚫 Keep your paws off wildlife 👋🦝!

Every spring, well-meaning people accidentally hurt wildlife by interfering with baby wild animals, especially fawns 🦌. 

❌Removing wildlife is illegal &amp; not an act of kindness. 

✅Best thing to do? Leave it alone.

dem.ri.gov/press-releases…
Save The Bay (@savethebayri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Help Protect Rhode Island's Lakes and Ponds! Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management is hosting four trainings to instruct volunteers on how to educate and encourage boaters at state boat ramps to clean off plant debris from their boat, trailer, and gear before and after launching their boat.

Help Protect Rhode Island's Lakes and Ponds! 

<a href="/RhodeIslandDEM/">Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management</a> is hosting four trainings to instruct volunteers on how to educate and encourage boaters at state boat ramps to clean off plant debris from their boat, trailer, and gear before and after launching their boat.
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Wave hello to state beach season! 👋🌊🏖 Memorial Day weekend kicks off beach season in the Ocean State with most state beaches open daily with lifeguards, beach staff, concessions, and restrooms starting Saturday, May 24 until Labor Day. dem.ri.gov/press-releases…

Wave hello to state beach season! 👋🌊🏖

Memorial Day weekend kicks off beach season in the Ocean State with most state beaches open daily with lifeguards, beach staff, concessions, and restrooms starting Saturday, May 24 until Labor Day.

dem.ri.gov/press-releases…
Save The Bay (@savethebayri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's National Safe Boating Week! ⚓ Here's an important message from Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management: "Wearing a life jacket can save your life. Whether you’re boating, paddling, or just enjoying the water, make sure it fits and wear it every time. Rhode Island law requires every boater to have

It's National Safe Boating Week! ⚓ Here's an important message from <a href="/RhodeIslandDEM/">Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management</a>:

"Wearing a life jacket can save your life. Whether you’re boating, paddling, or just enjoying the water, make sure it fits and wear it every time. Rhode Island law requires every boater to have
Rhode Island Department of Health (@rihealth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

RIDOH and Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management remind the public to be on the lookout for harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs are caused by blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, which are naturally present in bodies of freshwater. Press release: ri.gov/press/view/491…

RIDOH and <a href="/RhodeIslandDEM/">Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management</a> remind the public to be on the lookout for harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs are caused by blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, which are naturally present in bodies of freshwater. Press release: ri.gov/press/view/491…
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Heads up to shellfishers – seasonal shellfish harvesting area closures take effect at sunrise tomorrow Saturday, May 24, until October 14. For more information on the shellfish harvesting classification, visit dem.ri.gov/shellfish dem.ri.gov/press-releases…

Heads up to shellfishers – seasonal shellfish harvesting area closures take effect at sunrise tomorrow Saturday, May 24, until October 14. 

For more information on the shellfish harvesting classification, visit dem.ri.gov/shellfish

dem.ri.gov/press-releases…