DEM CAUTIONS THAT PARKING IS LIMITED TO COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN DURING RECONSTRUCTION AT STATE PIER 9 IN NEWPORT
DEM ANNOUNCES RE-OPENING OF COMMERCIAL BLACK SEA BASS AND SCUP FISHERIES, INCREASE IN SUMMER FLOUNDER POSSESSION LIMIT
DEM OFFERS BOAT REGISTRATION RENEWAL, SAFE BOATING INFORMATION CENTER, SUMMER JOB APPLICATIONS AT BOAT SHOW
DEM'S ICE INFORMATION LINE OPEN; NO SAFE ICE YET
DEM OFFERS EXPERIMENTAL LATE GOOSE HUNTING SEASON
DEM SAYS IT'S NOT TOO SOON TO APPLY FOR SUMMER JOBS
DEM ANNOUNCES THAT DAVIS TIRE PILE CLEANUP IS COMPLETE
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO GALILEE OPERATING REGULATIONS
DEM ANNOUNCES SEVERAL CHANGES TO FISHERIES REGULATIONS
ALMOND ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF 200 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE IN BURRILLVILLE
DEM, USDA PROVIDING FUNDS FOR POLLUTION ABATEMENT AT DAIRY FARM
DEM OFFERS NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM CHECKUP GUIDE
DEM TO STOCK ADDITIONAL PHEASANT IN STATE MANAGEMENT AREAS
DEM ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 13 OPENING OF WINTER SHELLFISHING GROUNDS
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COMMERCIAL SUMMER FLOUNDER REGULATIONS
STAFFORD POND RESTORATION PROJECT RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
DEM BUYS NEW FISHING ACCESS TO WOOD RIVER IN HOPE VALLEY
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR RESTORING WATER QUALITY IN TWO WATER BODIES OFF PORTSMOUTH
November
DEM PURCHASES SUNSET STABLES AS ADDITION TO LINCOLN WOODS
DEM INCREASES DEER HARVEST QUOTA ON PRUDENCE ISLAND
DEM AWARDS $31,000 TO PROTECT PUBLIC WELL WATER DRINKING SUPPLIES
PUBLIC INVITED TO MEETING NOVEMBER 29 ON RESULTS OF PRIVATE WELL SAMPLING IN NORTH SMITHFIELD
DEM CLOSES DUTCH ISLAND
COURT ORDERS JOHNSTON PROPERTY OWNER TO REMOVE ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS
DEM TO HOLD HEARING ON DEER DAMAGE PERMITS DECEMBER 6
PUBLIC INVITED TO CENTRAL LANDFILL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING IN JOHNSTON ON NOVEMBER 28
DEM ANNOUNCES DATES, RULES FOR SHOTGUN DEER SEASONS ON BLOCK ISLAND AND THE MAINLAND
DEM REOPENS THE COMMERCIAL STRIPED BASS FISHERY
DEM BEGINS IMPROVEMENTS TO BOWDISH RESERVOIR DAM
DEM INCREASES POSSESSION LIMIT FOR COMMERCIAL SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY
DEM ANNOUNCES START OF PIER 9 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN NEWPORT
DEM TO ALLOW SURFING AT THREE STATE BEACHES NEXT SUMMER
DEM BIRD DATA REPORT SHOWS WEST NILE VIRUS IN ADDITIONAL BIRDS
DEM ANNOUNCES 2000-01 WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASONS
COMMERCIAL BLACK SEA BASS FISHERY CLOSES EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
October
QUOTAS REACHED, STRIPED BASS, SCUP COMMERCIAL FISHERIES TO CLOSE EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
WITH SMALL GAME HUNTING SEASON OPEN, DEM REMINDS ALL USERS OF MANAGEMENT AREAS TO WEAR FLUORESCENT ORANGE
DEM WEEKLY DATA REPORT SHOWS WEST NILE VIRUS IN SIX BIRDS
GOVERNOR ALMOND ANNOUNCES $5.4 MILLION IN OPEN SPACE GRANTS
DECREASE IN BLACK SEA BASS POSSESSION LIMIT FOR COMMERCIAL FISHERY EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
DEM ANNOUNCES PRUDENCE/PATIENCE ISLANDS ARCHERY DEER SEASON
DEM ANNOUNCES 2000 MUZZLE LOADER DEER SEASON
COMMERCIAL SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY TO REOPEN ON OCTOBER 23
DEM SEIZES EVIDENCE AS PART OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED SOLID WASTE VIOLATIONS AT PATRIOT HAULING COMPANY
DEM’S WEEKLY MOSQUITO TESTING ENDS FOR SEASON; NO PRESENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS OR EEE FOUND IN MOSQUITOES
DEM HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST CLASS AQUATIC RESEARCH CENTER AT FORT WETHERILL IN JAMESTOWN
PUBLIC INVITED TO CENTRAL LANDFILL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING IN JOHNSTON ON OCTOBER 24
DEM RECEIVES GRANT FOR WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED
AS PUBLIC SIGHTINGS INCREASE, DEM OFFERS FREE BROCHURE ON CO-EXISTING WITH BLACK BEARS
CONSTRUCTION OF DEM’S AQUATIC RESEARCH CENTER AT FORT WETHERILL TO START ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON PORT OF GALILEE OPERATING REGULATIONS
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN FALCONRY REGULATIONS
DEM’S MOSQUITO TESTING CONTINUES TO SHOW NO PRESENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS
DEM SCHEDULES LAST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS FOR 2000
WEST NILE VIRUS IN BIRDS INCREASING, BUT THREAT TO HUMANS DECREASING DUE TO DECLINE IN MOSQUITOES AND LOW BITING ACTIVITY
DEM ISSUES REMINDERS TO ARCHERY DEER HUNTERS
COMMERCIAL SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY TO REOPEN OCTOBER 8
DEM'S WEEKLY MOSQUITO TESTING CONTINUES TO SHOW NO PRESENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS
PUBLIC INVITED TO MEETING ON CREATIVE LAND USES
ALTHOUGH WEST NILE VIRUS IN BIRDS INCREASES, THREAT TO HUMANS DECREASES AS MOSQUITO POPULATION DECLINES
EEE FOUND IN BIRD-BITING MOSQUITO; NO DIRECT THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH
RHODE ISLAND GIANT PUMPKIN CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR OCTOBER 7
September
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN FIVE CROWS IN THREE COMMUNITIES
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATIONS GOVERNING SCUP AND BLACK SEA BASS
DEM, FARM ORGANIZATIONS, SPONSORING FOOD DRIVE AMONG FARMERS FOR RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
DEM'S WEEKLY MOSQUITO TESTING CONTINUES TO SHOW NO PRESENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS OR EEE
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN SIX AMERICAN CROWS IN FOUR COMMUNITIES
DEM ANNOUNCES WATERFOWL REGULATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON
HUNT RIVER WATERSHED MEETING ANNOUNCED
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING RESCHEDULED
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN ANOTHER WESTERLY BIRD OVER WEEKEND
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN FIVE CROWS IN TWO COMMUNITIES
DEM'S WEEKLY MOSQUITO TESTING RESULTS SHOW NO PRESENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS OR EEE
DEM RECEIVES SECOND CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN WESTERLY
DEM CELEBRATES POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK WITH DISPLAY AT PROVIDENCE PLACE MALL
SEEDLINGS FROM HISTORICAL TREES OFFERED TO COMMUNITIES
EEE FOUND IN BIRD IN NARRAGANSETT; NO GROUND SPRAYING RECOMMENDED
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN NORTH KINGSTOWN AND NORTH SMITHFIELD BIRDS
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO COMMERCIAL SUMMER FLOUNDER REGULATIONS
DEM'S "MARSH WALKER" TO BE USED IN BARRINGTON AS HELP IN MARSH RESTORATION STUDY
DEM AWARDED $75,000 FROM EPA TO FUND RESTORATION PLAN FOR MASHAPAUG POND
DEM'S K-9 UNIT ONE OF FIVE TO REPRESENT UNITED STATES IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION
DEM SPONSORS HARVEST FESTIVAL AT WARWICK MALL
DEM ANNOUNCES INTERIM PROCESS FOR DEER HUNTING PERMITS
DEM DECREASES CATCH LIMIT FOR COMMERCIAL SCUP FISHERY
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN NORTH KINGSTOWN
DEM'S WEEKLY MOSQUITO TESTING RESULTS SHOW NO PRESENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS OR EEE
UPDATE ON MOSQUITO SPRAYING, SOUTH KINGSTOWN AND NARRAGANSETT
WEST NILE VIRUS SPRAYING UPDATE - COVENTRY, SOUTH KINGSTOWN, NARRAGANSETT
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN HORSE IN SOUTH KINGSTOWN
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN COVENTRY
August
DEM'S WEEKLY MOSQUITO TESTING RESULTS SHOW NO PRESENCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS OR EEE
DEAD CROW IN SEEKONK WITH WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS OF RHODE ISLAND STATE LINE
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN WESTERLY AND NEWPORT
DEM INCREASES CATCH LIMITS FOR COMMERCIAL SCUP FISHERY
DEM: LATEST MOSQUITO AND BIRD TEST RESULTS NEGATIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS AND EEE
DEM ANNOUNCES CANADA GOOSE, MOURNING DOVE, AND MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS
UPDATE ON THE RECCHIA COURT CASE
NATIONAL DAM SAFETY CONFERENCE TO BE HOSTED BY DEM
DEM UPDATE ON ODORS FROM RECCHIA PROPERTY
DEM FINDS THAT SPRAYING IN WARWICK AND CRANSTON SUCCEEDED IN REDUCING THE NUMBER OF MOSQUITOES
DEM HONORS YOUTH LITTER CORPS CLEAN TEAMS
DEM: LATEST MOSQUITO TEST RESULTS NEGATIVE FOR WEST NILE VIRUS AND EEE
EXPERTS SEARCH FOR INVASIVE SPECIES IN NARRAGANSETT BAY
DEM REOPENS COMMERCIAL SCUP FISHERY EFFECTIVE AUGUST 16
DEM TO HOLD APPRECIATION DAY FOR LITTER CORPS CLEAN TEAMS
DEM RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN RHODE ISLAND
HIGHLANDS J VIRUS FOUND IN BIRD COLLECTED IN WESTERLY
DEM UPDATE ON RECCHIA PROPERTY
DEM ISSUES PERMIT TO HIGH SPEED FERRY, LLC CONDITIONED ON STANDARDS SPELLED OUT BY DEM IN 1998 LETTER TO COMPANY
DEM INVITES PUBLIC TO WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 ON IMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING THEM
DEM, YOUTH LITTER AND CONSERVATION CORPS TO SPRUCE UP BLACK POINT
DEM DENIES REQUEST TO BERTH NEW FERRY AT STATE PIER IN GALILEE DUE TO IMPACTS ON COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS
COMMERCIAL BLACK SEA BASS FISHERY, AND MUCH OF THE COMMERCIAL SCUP FISHERY TO CLOSE AUGUST 9 AS QUOTAS ARE REACHED
WOONSOCKET LANDFILL INVESTIGATED
NEW SHELLFISH REGULATIONS ISSUED
COLT STATE PARK FARMERS' MARKET FESTIVAL SET FOR AUGUST 4
DEM, HEALTH TO MEET WITH MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS THURSDAY TO REVIEW STATE'S OPERATIONS PLAN FOR WEST NILE VIRUS
July
DEM ANNOUNCES WELL TESTING IN NORTH SMITHFIELD
DEM: MOSQUITO TESTS SHOW THE PRESENCE OF HIGHLANDS J IN POOL OF BIRD BITING MOSQUITOES TRAPPED IN WESTERLY'S CHAPMAN SWAMP
DEM REMINDS COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN OF LICENSE RENEWAL WINDOW
DEM APPOINTS INTERIM COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
MOSQUITOES, BIRDS, TESTED IN RHODE ISLAND SHOW NO SIGNS OF WEST NILE VIRUS
DEM TESTING THIS SUMMER FOR NEXT YEAR'S LIFEGUARDS
DEM ANNOUNCES NEW HUNTING REGULATIONS FOR UPCOMING SEASON
DEM OFFERS FREE WATERPROOF MAP OF BOAT PUMPOUT STATIONS
TALL SHIP EAGLETO VISIT NEWPORT IN AUGUST
MOSQUITOES TESTED IN RHODE ISLAND SHOW NO SIGNS OF WEST NILE VIRUS
DEM'S ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS
DEM TO CONSIDER BLOCK ISLAND HIGH SPEED FERRY PROPOSAL AT PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 25
DEM OFFERS MULTI-LANGUAGE FISHING BROCHURE
Unified Command- NEW INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PENN MARITIME BARGE PENN 460 OIL SPILL, MOST OF CLOSED AREA REOPENED TO FISHING
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES MEETING ON JULY 11
DEM ISSUES EMERGENCY FISHERIES CLOSURE IN PORTION OF NARRAGANSETT BAY AS A RESULT OF TODAY'S OIL SPILL
June
DEM ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF SUMMER FLOUNDER FISHERY AND REOPENING OF SCUP FISHERY ON JULY 1
LOBSTER TRAP TAG PROGRAM BEGINS JULY 13
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES MEETING ON JUNE 27
DECREASE IN SUMMER FLOUNDER COMMERCIAL POSSESSION LIMIT BEGINS FRIDAY, JUNE 23
DEM, URI URBAN FIELD CENTER HOST ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CITY YOUTH
REITSMA UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR NARRAGANSETT BAY
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES NEXT MEETING ON JUNE 20
DEM: LATEST MOSQUITO TEST RESULTS NEGATIVE FOR WEST NILE, EEE AND HIGHLAND J
DEM'S STEPHEN G. MORIN HONORED BY JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 21ON FRESHWATER FISHING AND HUNTING RULES FOR 2000-2001 SEASON
DEM ASKS FOR INFORMATION ON WILD TURKEY BROOD SIGHTINGS
AS PUBLIC SIGHTINGS INCREASE, DEM OFFERS TIPS ON CO-EXISTING WITH BLACK BEARS
DEM ISSUES EMERGENCY REGULATIONS TO PROTECT HORSESHOE CRABS
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO FISHERIES REGULATIONS MADE BY RI MARINE FISHERIES COUNCIL TO STAY IN FEDERAL COMPLIANCE
DEM TO HOLD STAKEHOLDERS MEETING TO PRESENT STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING BACTERIA LEVELS IN THE RUNNINS AND BARRINGTON RIVERS
DEM SETS DATE FOR ISDS DESIGNERS' EXAMS
DEM: MOSQUITOES TEST NEGATIVE FOR WNV AND EEE
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES MEETING ON JUNE 13
ALMOND, DEM URGE RESIDENTS TO JOIN IN RIVERS DAY CELEBRATIONS
ALMOND, DEM BREAK GROUND ON WOONSOCKET'S WW II PARK IMPROVEMENTS
DEM SAYS PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN RHODE ISLAND CAN EXPECT GYPSY MOTH CATERPILLAR DAMAGE THIS MONTH
ALMOND, DEM, DEA ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CORPS
DEM ISSUES REMINDER THAT MINIMUM GAUGE SIZE FOR LOBSTERS INCREASED JUNE 1
DEM'S WELLHEAD PROTECTION REPORT AVAILABLE
DEM SCHEDULES TWO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS AT ITS ECO-DEPOT IN JUNE
NEW DEM FARMERS' MARKET OPENING JUNE 9 AT COLT STATE PARK
May
ALMOND CREATES DAM SAFETY TASK FORCE
DEM OFFERS BOAT REGISTRATION FORMS, COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSE APPLICATIONS ON LINE
MORE THAN 200 ATTEND DEM'S FIRST WETLANDS OPEN HOUSE
DEM TO PRESENT SAFE BOATING CONTEST AWARDS TO FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADERS AT STATE HOUSE CEREMONY
DEM TO HOLD WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 ON COMPANY REQUEST TO BERTH HIGH SPEED FERRY AT GALILEE STATE PIER
DEM SETS DATE FOR CLASS IV SOIL EVALUATOR EXAM
DEM TO HONOR PETER MERRITT WITH ALFRED L. HAWKES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
DEM, PROVIDENCE PLAN, TO HOLD NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATIONAL MEETING MAY 25 CONCERNING START OF RIVERSIDE MILLS CLEANUP
DEM TO RE-OPEN TWO SHELLFISH AREAS ON SATURDAY, MAY 27
DEM REPORTS GOOD AND BAD NEWS AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
WOONSOCKET TO MAKE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT UNDER CONSENT AGREEMENT SIGNED WITH DEM
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES MEETING ON MAY 23
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF COMMERCIAL FISHERY FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER BEGINS MAY 18
DEM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW AND ENLARGED BOAT RAMP PARKING AREA AT COLT STATE PARK IN BRISTOL
DEM ANNOUNCES A DECREASE IN THE POSSESSION LIMIT FOR SUMMER FLOUNDER AND SCUP AND SUBSEQUENT CLOSURE OF SCUP FISHERY
DEM TO DISTRIBUTE LARVICIDE TO COMMUNITIES MAY 16 AND 17 AS PART OF STATE'S WEST NILE VIRUS ACTION PLAN
BUYING OR BUILDING A HOME OR BUSINESS? YOU'RE INVITED TO DEM'S WETLANDS OPEN HOUSE MAY 24
DEM, RURAL LANDS COALITION, INVITE SMALL FOREST OWNERS TO FREE WORKSHOP SATURDAY, MAY 20
DEM SCHEDULES SPRING HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS ON MAY 20 AND JUNE 10
DEM TO HOLD HEARING MAY 30 ON CHANGES TO HORSESHOE CRAB FISHERY
DEM'S OFFICE OF AIR RESOURCES HONORED BY EPA FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT
FARMERS' MARKET OPENING FRIDAY, MAY 12 AT GODDARD STATE PARK
DEM TO HOLD MOSQUITO PREVENTION TRAINING MAY 11 FOR STATE FACILITIES MANAGERS AND STAFF
EARTH DAY 2000 A HUGE SUCCESS
WESTERLY TO APPLY MOSQUITO LARVACIDE TO SWAMP AREAS
DEM APPROVES PERMIT FOR PROPOSED RELIANT ENERGY FACILITY
April
SCUP FISHERY OPENS; SUMMER LIMITS IN EFFECT
DEM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR SALMON FRY STOCKING
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES MEETING ON APRIL 25
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING MAY 1 ON AMENDING TWO RULES CONCERNING DISCHARGES TO WATERBODIES
DEM ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO MARINE FISHERIES REGULATIONS
ALMOND ANNOUNCES GRANTS PROGRAM FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
WITH NEW PHOTO ID, VEHICLES WITH DISABLED PASSENGERS AS WELL AS DRIVERS WILL GAIN FREE ADMITTANCE TO STATE BEACHES
DEM TO HOLD APRIL 27 STAKEHOLDER MEETING TO DISCUSS PLANS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN THE KICKEMUIT RESERVOIR
DEM, NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC TO HOST SAFETY TRAINING FOR ARBORISTS
DEM SAYS SPECIAL TAGS FOR LOBSTER TRAPS IN RHODE ISLAND WATERS NECESSARY BEGINNING JUNE 1
DEM DENIES OCEAN STATE POWER'S REQUEST FOR PERMIT MODIFICATION
FISH ADVISORY FROM HEALTH AND DEM
March
DEM ANNOUNCES THAT OPENING DAY OF TROUT SEASON IS SATURDAY, APRIL 8
DEM AWARDS DESIGN CONTRACT FOR BLACKSTONE VALLEY VISITOR CENTER AND BIKE PATH ENTRANCE
DEM, NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES, TO HOST CONSERVATION DESIGN WORKSHOP ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
ANGELO LIBERTI NAMED CHIEF OF WATERSHEDS AND STANDARDS AT DEM
DEM TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS
DEM OFFERS SUGGESTIONS AND FREE BROCHURE ON AVOIDING COYOTES
RHODE ISLAND ANNOUNCES ACTION PLAN TO DEAL WITH POSSIBILITY OF WEST NILE VIRUS
DEM SETS MARCH 13 START DATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BOAT RAMP PARKING AREA AT COLT STATE PARK
DEM, NARROW RIVER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION, TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 16 ON RESTORING WATER QUALITY IN NARROW RIVER
DEM RECRUITING TO FILL SUMMER POSITIONS AT RHODE ISLAND PARKS AND BEACHES
DEM, RRC AND ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE DEVELOP COOPERATIVE PLAN TO REMOVE TIRES FROM OLNEYVILLE SITE
ALMOND, DEM ACCEPT NATIONAL AWARD FOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BOAT RAMPS
February
MILL GUT CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING UNTIL SUNRISE FEBRUARY 29
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES MEETING ON FEBRUARY 22
DEM SAYS WINTER SCUP FISHERY TO CLOSE FEBRUARY 17; COAST-WIDE QUOTA HAS BEEN LANDED
REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL/South County Meeting Set for February 23
REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL/Kent County Meeting Set for February 22
LARGE MODEL OF BLACKSTONE CANAL AND BIKE PATH WILL HIGHLIGHT DEM EXHIBITS AT RI SPRING GARDEN AND FLOWER SHOW
DEM ALERTS CONSUMERS TO HOUSEHOLD PESTICIDE RECALL
REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL/Bristol County Meeting Set for February 15
REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL/Newport County Meeting Set for February 18
DEM ANNOUNCES THAT COMMERCIAL POSSESSION LIMIT FOR SCUP DROPS TO 1,000 POUNDS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
TURKEY HUNTING APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FEBRUARY 15
DEM EXTENDS APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FOREST LEGACY PROGRAM
DEM RECRUITING TO FILL SUMMER POSITIONS AT RHODE ISLAND PARKS AND BEACHES
January
ALMOND ANNOUNCES RHODE ISLAND EGG CHOSEN FOR WHITE HOUSE EASTER CELEBRATION
RI DEM/REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL/Blackstone Valley Meeting Set for February 4
RI DEM/REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL/Metro Area Meeting Set for February 10
RI DEM/REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL/North West Meeting Set for February 8
REGIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED ACROSS RHODE ISLAND TO BRIEF LOCAL OFFICIALS ON $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL
SOUTH KOREAN DELEGATION TO VISIT RHODE ISLAND JANUARY 24-27 TO SHARE IDEAS ON POLLUTION PREVENTION
CENTRAL LANDFILL MANAGEMENT ACTION COMMITTEE SCHEDULES MEETING ON JANUARY 25
ALMOND LAUNCHES DRIVE FOR $50 MILLION OPEN SPACE BOND
DEM OFFERS ROUNDTABLE TO SHOW COMMUNITIES HOW TO HOLD THE LINE ON WASTE COLLECTION COSTS BY USING PAY-AS-YOU-THROW SYSTEMS
DEM AND EPA SIGN PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT; JOHN DEVILLARS IS SALUTED AS OUTGOING EPA ADMINISTRATOR
DEM ANNOUNCES OPENING OF EXPERIMENTAL LATE HUNTING SEASON FOR CANADA GEESE
DEM OFFERS GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTH LITTER AND CONSERVATION CORPS