DEM ISSUES NOTICE OF VIOLATION, $143,500 FINE, TO EAST PROVIDENCE FOR NUMEROUS WASTEWATER VIOLATIONS
SUMMER FLOUNDER POSSESSION LIMITS SET FOR 1999
DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK UPGRADES; DEM REPORTS THAT MOST FACILITIES ARE IN COMPLIANCE
HUNTER ALERT: PATIENCE/PRUDENCE DEER SEASON IS CLOSED
DEM SAYS ITS NOT TOO SOON TO APPLY FOR SUMMER JOBS
DEM ANNOUNCES COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION CHARRETTE
DEM GOES TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN CONNECTICUT TO DEFEND RHODE ISLAND'S INTEREST IN MAINTAINING STABLE SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY
DEM ANNOUNCES ICE INFORMATION TELEPHONE LINE FOR FOUR STATE PARKS
DEM SAYS INTRICATELY DECORATED RHODE ISLAND EGG WILL REPRESENT STATE AT WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATION
DEM ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 9 OPENING OF SHELLFISHING GROUNDS; TWO SHELLFISH MANAGEMENT AREAS TO OPEN FOR FIRST TIME
DEM ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS SHOW RANGE OF VIOLATIONS
November
DEM ANNOUNCES VIDEO CONFERENCE FOR SCREEN PRINTERS THAT CAN REDUCE THEIR COSTS AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT
A SAFETY REMINDER FROM DEM: WEAR FLUORESCENT ORANGE IN STATE MANAGEMENT AREAS
DEM ISSUES COMMENTS ON PROVIDENCE RIVER DREDGING PROJECT
DEM COMMENCES CLEAN-UP OF LINCOLN LACE & BRAID BROWNFIELD SITE IN PROVIDENCE
DEM ISSUES DRAFT REPORT FOR IMPROVING POLLUTION LEVELS AT STAFFORD POND
DEM AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ACHIEVE SETTLEMENT IN OUT-OF-STATE WASTE CASE
RHODE ISLAND RECYCLES DAY WILL BE CELEBRATED THROUGHOUT RHODE ISLAND
DEM ANNOUNCES BLOCK ISLAND SHOTGUN DEER SEASON
DEM ANNOUNCES SHOTGUN DEER SEASON
DEM'S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM GUIDE AVAILABLE
October
MOSQUITO TRAPPING SEASON ENDS; DEM FOCUSES ON LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL
DEM SAYS GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR WELLHEAD PROTECTION
JAPANESE AGRICULTURAL OFFICIAL VISITS RHODE ISLAND TO LEARN ABOUT DEM'S MODEL CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR ORGANIC PRODUCE
DEM TAKES ACTION AGAINST AMERICAN SHIPYARD FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
WALK IN THE FOREST WITH FOREST EDUCATORS THIS FALL
DEM, SAVE THE BAY, ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF NARRAGANSETT BAY CRITICAL HABITAT MAPS
DEM ANNOUNCES 1998 MUZZLE LOADER DEER SEASON
DEM ANNOUNCES PRUDENCE/PATIENCE ISLANDS ARCHERY DEER SEASON
DEM SAYS WEEKEND WEATHER WILL BRING OUT MOSQUITOES
DEM ANNOUNCES THAT 1998 10TH ANNIVERSARY WATERFOWL STAMP IS AVAILABLE
DEM, EAST PROVIDENCE, RE-CONSTRUCTING BOLD POINT BOAT LAUNCH SITE
DEM INVESTIGATORS HONORED FOR OIL SPILL PROBE
RI MOSQUITO COUNTS LOW; DEM CONTINUES TESTING
DEM ANNOUNCES BLOCK ISLAND ARCHERY DEER SEASON
STRIPED BASS COMMERCIAL FISHERY TO RE-OPEN OCTOBER 10 FOR 36 HOURS
DEM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF HUNTING SEASON; REMINDS PUBLIC OF STATE MANAGEMENT AREA RULES
DEM SAYS EEE IN BIRD-BITER CONTINUES TO BE FOUND; NONE FOUND IN HUMAN BITERS
WEST WARWICK MAN GIVEN MAXIMUM FINE FOR UNDERSIZED SHELLFISH
DEM ISSUES FIRST LICENSES UNDER SEPTIC PERMIT STREAMLINING
September
DEM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF 1998 SCALLOP SEASON
DEM, PARTNERS, ANNOUNCE NATIONAL ESTUARIES DAY EVENTS
DEM'S OFFICE OF AIR RESOURCES INVITES RHODE ISLANDERS TO COMMENT AT PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED WORK PLAN; SEVERAL NEW INITIATIVES PLANNED
DEM ANNOUNCES SMALL GAME HUNTING SEASON
EEE CONTINUES TO SHOW UP IN BIRD-BITING MOSQUITOES, DEM SAYS; NO SAMPLES SHOW PRESENCE OF EEE IN MAMMAL BITERS, BUT PRECAUTIONS STILL IN ORDER
DEM PLANS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS TO HELP MUNICIPALITIES
COMMERCIAL FISHERY FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER CLOSES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 UNTIL NOVEMBER 1
DEM SAYS TEST RESULTS SHOW EEE VIRUS IN BIRD-BITING MOSQUITOES IN WESTERLY AND SOUTH KINGSTOWN; NONE FOUND IN HUMAN-BITERS, BUT COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS REMAIN IN ORDER
DEM ANNOUNCES BID DATES FOR POPULAR HOME FUELWOOD PROGRAM
TRANSFER STATIONS AGREE TO REFRAIN FROM DISPOSING OUT-OF-STATE WASTE AT CENTRAL LANDFILL
FORUM ON NARRAGANSETT BAY WATER QUALITY
NORTH CAPE OIL SPILL - ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESTORATION PLAN
MOST COMMERCIAL FISHING FOR STRIPED BASS TO CLOSE AT NOON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
DEM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF MAINLAND ARCHERY DEER SEASON
DEM FINDS EEE VIRUS IN BIRD-BITING MOSQUITO TRAPPED IN KINGSTON; DISCOVERY POSES NO THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH, BUT COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS REMAIN IN ORDER
DEM AND ATTORNEY GENERAL TAKE ACTION AGAINST TRANSFER STATIONS FOR DISPOSING OUT-OF-STATE WASTE AT CENTRAL LANDFILL
DEM SAYS HIP PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE AT HUNTING LICENSE VENDORS
DEM SPONSORS HARVEST FESTIVAL AT WARWICK MALL
DEM URGES FARMERS TO DONATE EXCESS CROPS TO RI FOOD BANK'S PRODUCE RESCUE AND GLEANING PROJECT FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
DEM SEEKING TRUE STORIES OF LIVES SAVED BY LIFE JACKETS
August
DEM REPORT REVEALS DROP IN BAY POLLUTION DUE TO IMPROVED PERFORMANCE BY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
DEM SETS PUBLIC HEARING ON ISDS AMENDMENTS TO CLARIFY NEW INSTALLER LICENSING PROGRAM
CHARLESTOWN MAN ARRESTED BY DEM ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; FINED $10,500 FOR POSSESSING UNDERSIZED LOBSTERS
DEM TAKES ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST SMITHFIELD COMPANY FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
DEM REPORTS HIGHER INCIDENCE OF HIGHLAND J VIRUS IN BIRD BITING MOSQUITOES; NO EEE FOUND TO DATE
DEM HEARING SET ON PROPOSED WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
COMMERCIAL POSSESSION LIMIT FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER REDUCED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LANDINGS
HEARING SET MONDAY ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS GOVERNING NEW VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROGRAM
DEM ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING FRIDAY OF FARMERS' MARKET AT GODDARD STATE PARK
DEM OFFERS TIPS TO THOSE WHO FEED SONGBIRDS
DEM SUIT RESULTS IN COURT ORDER TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CLEAN-UP ACTION AT PETROLEUM-CONTAMINATED SITE ALONG SEEKONK RIVER
DEM REAFFIRMS PUBLIC ACCESS AT WEEKAPAUG BREACHWAY
DEM COVERT OPERATION NETS BIGGEST FISHING FINE EVER
DEM OFFERS FACT SHEET ON UNDERSTANDING COYOTES IN RHODE ISLAND
DEM SAYS NO EEE FOUND, BUT MOSQUITO PRECAUTIONS IN ORDER
July
URI, DEM HOST ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ANIMAL HIT BY CAR IN EXETER CONFIRMED AS BOBCAT BY DEM; SIGHTINGS OF ELUSIVE CREATURE IN RHODE ISLAND ARE RARE
DEM ANNOUNCES APPLICATION PERIOD FOR NORTHWEST COOPERATIVE DEER HUNTING
DEM SAYS NO EEE FOUND, BUT MOSQUITO PRECAUTIONS IN ORDER
DEM AND URI SCIENTISTS EVALUATE WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS IN NARRAGANSETT BAY
DEM: BIRDS AND SWIMMING DON'T MIX
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED HUNTING, FRESHWATER FISHING, AND CHANGES TO MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS
DEM TESTING THIS AUGUST FOR NEXT SUMMER'S LIFEGUARDS; THOSE WITH CURRENT CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATION MUST ALSO TAKE TEST
DEM ACCEPTING APPLICATION REQUESTS FOR PRUDENCE/PATIENCE ISLAND ARCHERY DEER LOTTERY
ALMOND ANNOUNCES WETLANDS PROTECTION IN NARRAGANSETT
ALMOND ANNOUNCES PRESERVE OF 85-ACRE WETLANDS
MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTERS REMINDED THEY MUST GET "HIP"
GOVERNOR ALMOND DECLARES CLEAN BOATING WEEK
DEM HOLDING EEE WORKSHOP FOR MUNICIPALITIES FRIDAY; LATEST MOSQUITO TEST RESULTS NEGATIVE
PUBLIC HEARING SET ON DEM PRIORITY LIST OF WATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR FUNDING BY COMMUNITIES
MOSQUITO TEST RESULTS FROM EXTRA TRAPS NEGATIVE FOR EEE
DEM RELEASES STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT ON NARRAGANSETT BAY
DEM OFFERS MULTI-LANGUAGE FISHING BROCHURE
COMMERCIAL TAUTOG QUOTA HARVESTED; SEASON TO CLOSE
MOSQUITO TEST RESULTS NEGATIVE FOR EEE
June
DEM ANNOUNCES FREE ENTRANCE TO STATE PARKS BEGINNING JULY 1
DEM TO HOLD SECOND NON-SURF LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TEST AT LINCOLN WOODS WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
DEM SAYS STRAWBERRIES ARE RIPE FOR THE PICKING
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC WORKSHOP IN PORTSMOUTH ON SEPTIC SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN HIGH DENSITY NEIGHBORHOODS
DEM ANNOUNCES JOBS THROUGH RECYCLING FUND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
DATA SUPPORTS UPPER BAY CLOSURES; LOWER BAY AND SOUTH SHORE WATERS REMAIN OPEN
DEM'S NON-SURF LIFEGUARD TESTS SCHEDULED TOMMOROW AT GODDARD PARK MOVED TO LINCOLN WOODS
DEM EXTENDS SHELLFISH CLOSURE AREA DUE TO RECORD RAINFALL
DEM TAKES MONIZ' TO COURT OVER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CONSENT AGREEMENT
COMMERCIAL POSSESSION LIMIT FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER REDUCED AS A RESULT OF UNUSUALLY HIGH LANDINGS
DEM ARRESTS WARWICK MAN FOR ILLEGAL DISPOSAL OF GASOLINE IN SEPTIC SYSTEM
May
DEM HONORS JANE B. SHERMAN WITH ALFRED L. HAWKES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
DEM ASKS FOR INFORMATION ON WILD TURKEY BROOD SIGHTINGS
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN SHELLFISH HARVESTING AREAS
DEM ANNOUNCES SAFE BOATING KICKOFF
DEM HONORS BOATING SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS; KICKS OFF FREE ICE CREAM CONE CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS WHO WEAR LIFE JACKETS
COMMERCIAL POSSESSION LIMIT FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER CUT FRIDAY, MAY 22 TO MAINTAIN YEAR-ROUND LANDINGS
DEM, PARTNERS, TAKE IT TO THE STREET TO PROTECT NARRAGANSETT BAY
DEM HOSTING REGIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CITIZEN INPUT; SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND AREA MEETING SET FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 9
DEM HOSTING REGIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CITIZEN INPUT; CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND AREA MEETING SET FOR TUESDAY, MAY 26
DEM DIRECTOR MCLEOD NAMES KEN AYARS AGRICULTURE CHIEF
NEW FARMERS' MARKET OPENING AT GODDARD STATE PARK; DEM HAS FREE BROCHURE LISTING ALL FARMERS MARKETS IN STATE
DEM SCHEDULES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS IN MAY
April
DEM HOSTING REGIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CITIZEN INPUT; NORTHERN AREA EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 12
TIVERTON MAN FINED FOR POSSESSION OF STOLEN LOBSTER POTS
DEM TO HOST CHINESE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICIALS, PRESENT DAY-LONG WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUCCESSES
DEM INVITES PUBLIC TO WORKSHOP ON IMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING THEM
DEM EASES POLICIES FOR LEAF AND YARD WASTE COMPOSTING FACILITIES
DEM AMENDMENTS TO FRESHWATER WETLANDS REGULATIONS BECOME EFFECTIVE APRIL 23
DEM INVITES RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS TO APPLY FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION GRANT
DEM'S POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM WINS NATIONAL AWARD; RHODE ISLAND SUCCESS STORIES USED AS MODELS NATIONWIDE
COMMERCIAL POSSESSION LIMIT FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER CUT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 TO MAINTAIN YEAR-ROUND LANDINGS
DEM SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON GENERAL PERMIT FOR TREATING GASOLINE CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER
DEM TO HOLD HEARING ON RULE CHANGES THAT INCREASE FUNDING ACCESS FOR NONPOINT, ESTUARINE POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROJECTS
DEM SCHEDULES APRIL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS
March
DEM TO HOLD REGIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CITIZEN INPUT; FIRST TO BE HELD IN EAST BAY AREA TUESDAY, APRIL 7
DEM SAYS NEW FISHING, HUNTING LICENSES WILL BE AT VENDORS BY END OF MARCH
DEM TO ISSUE TURKEY HUNTING LICENSES TO ALL WHO SUBMITTED VALID APPLICATIONS
DEM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR SALMON FRY STOCKING
DEM TO HOLD SEMINAR WEDNESDAY FOR FARMERS ON BENEFITS OF FARMERS' MARKETS
TOMORROW'S KICKOFF OF NORTH SOUTH TRAIL TREK POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 28 DUE TO CONTINUING RAIN
DEM BROWNFIELDS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BENEFITS ENVIRONMENT, BRINGS VACANT SITE BACK TO TAX ROLLS, KEEPS 70 JOBS IN STATE
EPA, DEM REMIND RHODE ISLAND TANK OWNERS OF UPCOMING DEADLINES (Joint EPA/DEM Press Release)
HEARING WEDNESDAY ON PROPOSED DEM WETLANDS REGULATIONS; AMENDMENTS INCLUDE EXEMPTIONS FOR MANY ROUTINE PROJECTS
DEM DIRECTOR TO KICK OFF ANNUAL TREK THROUGH STATE'S WESTERN GREENWAY SPONSORED BY NORTH SOUTH TRAIL COUNCIL MARCH 21
DEM ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF SEASON PARKS AND BEACH PASSES DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES
DEM, UNITED FLY TYERS OF RHODE ISLAND TO HOLD FREE FLY TYING WORKSHOP
DEM CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS TEACH MUNICIPAL DETECTIVES ABOUT HAZARDOUS WASTE, ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
DEM'S PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL COMPOSTING REGULATIONS EASE PROCESS FOR FARMERS; HEARING SET MARCH 4
DEM'S HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION CENTER OPENS FOR SEASON
February
DEM ANNOUNCES MARCH 5 WORKSHOP FOR NEW $5 MILLION OPEN SPACE GRANT PROGRAM
QUAHOGER FINED, TEMPORARILY LOSES SHELLFISHING LICENSE FOR POSSESSION OF UNDERSIZED QUAHOGS
DIRECTOR MCLEOD'S OP-ED ARTICLE, PROVIDENCE JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 1998
DUTCH HARBOR CLOSED IMMEDIATELY TO SHELLFISHING
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN STORM WATER DISCHARGE PERMITS THAT IMPROVE, SIMPLIFY APPLICATION PROCESS
DEM SHOWCASES RECREATIONAL SCENES AT FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW; ALSO OFFERS AGRICULTURE, EARTH DAY INFORMATION
DEM BOAT REGISTRATION BOOTH AT BOAT SHOW A SUCCESS
DEM OFFERING GRANTS FOR COOPERATIVE RECYCLING VENTURES
COMPUTER PROGRAMS AID DISASTER RESPONSE AND PLANNING; DEM, EAST GREENWICH FIRE OFFICIAL AID IN TEACHING INTENSIVE FIVE-DAY COURSE SPONSORED BY URI
DEM ESTABLISHES STEWARDSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE CODE FOR EMPLOYEES; WATERSHEDS COMMITTEE ALSO CREATED
DEM ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING WILD TURKEY HUNTING SEASON AVAILABLE
January
DEM TO ISSUE MULTI-PURPOSE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
EARTH DAY COMMITTEE SEEKS CORPORATE SPONSORS
RHODE ISLAND, KOREA STRENGTHEN POLLUTION PREVENTION TIES THROUGH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES
DEM OFFERS BOAT REGISTRATION RENEWAL, CHILDREN'S SAFE BOATING INFORMATION CENTER, SUMMER JOB APPLICATIONS AT BOAT SHOW
DEM TO HOLD HEARING JANUARY 14 ON MODIFICATION OF STORM WATER PERMITS
DEM'S AGRICULTURE DIVISION TO HOST SEMINAR ON AGRICULTURAL COMPOSTING
DEM CAUTIONS RABIES IN SKUNKS SHOWS MARKED INCREASE
MAN RECEIVES SUSPENDED SENTENCE AND IS FINED FOR THEFT AND ATTEMPTED SALE OF STOLEN LOBSTERS
DEM SEEKS LEAD ORGANIZATIONS FOR COOPERATIVE RECYCLING VENTURES
DEM OFFERS TREE SEEDLINGS FOR SALE IN BULK
