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DEM Reports Confirmation of Rabid Fox Found in East Greenwich

DEM has received positive confirmation of rabies in a dead gray fox that was found in East Greenwich and submitted for testing on December 10. (More info)

DEM Seeking Nominations for Appointments to the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Advisory Committee

DEM is seeking nominations for membership on the newly-created Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Advisory Committee. (More info)

Seven Indoor Winter Farmers' Markets Throughout the State Offer Rhode Islanders a Wide Variety of Local Products

Rhode Islanders now have seven winter farmers' markets available throughout the state where they can purchase a wide variety of locally-grown and produced products. DEM's Division of Agriculture and partners are helping to sponsor the indoor farmers' markets through the "Get Fresh. Buy Local." statewide campaign aimed at promoting awareness of and interest in buying RI-grown specialty crops. (More info)

DEM's Division of Fish & Wildlife Publishes New Book, Inland Fishes of Rhode Island

DEM announces the publication of Inland Fishes of Rhode Island, a beautiful book depicting the more than 70 species of fish found in Rhode Island's ponds, streams and rivers. (More info)

DEM, RIDOT, RI State Police Caution Drivers to Be Alert for Deer Crossing Roadways During Ongoing Mating Season

DEM, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and the Rhode Island State Police are advising motorists to be alert for deer crossing roadways, particularly at dawn and dusk. The deer mating season is currently underway and will continue through November and much of December. Deer tend to move around more frequently during this time, and November is typically the peak period for collisions with motor vehicles. (More info)

DEM's Division of Parks and Recreation Headquarters and Warehouse Relocated to New Facility in North Kingstown

DEM is advising the public that the headquarters for its Division of Parks and Recreation and the warehouse and service center for the Bureau of Natural Resources have been relocated to 1100 Tower Hill Road in North Kingstown. The new phone number is 667-6200. (More info)

DEM, HEALTH, and RI Veterinary Medical Association Urge Rhode Islanders to Utilize Best Management Practices when Adopting a Pet

Following the recent importation of a rabid puppy into Vermont and in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season when many Rhode Islanders may be taking steps to add new animal members to their families, DEM, RI Department of Health and RI Veterinary Medical Association urge Rhode Islanders to exercise due diligence when adopting a new dog or cat. (More info)

DEM Advises Deer Hunters That All State Wildlife Management Areas Will Remain Open for Deer Hunting During the December 26-January 2 Shotgun and Muzzleloader Seasons

DEM is advising hunters that all state wildlife management areas, in addition to private lands, will remain open to muzzleloader and shotgun deer hunting during the December 26 to January 2 hunting season. During this designated hunting period, only antlerless deer may be taken on both state and private lands in Zones 1 and 2. (More info)

DEM Initiates Free Pesticide Disposal Program for Businesses

DEM's Division of Agriculture has initiated a new program that allows businesses to properly dispose of obsolete pesticides. Among the products eligible for the take-back are those that are no longer able to be used for their intended purposes because they may have become caked, frozen or dried out, along with unregistered and banned pesticides. (More info)