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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) serves as the chief steward of the state’s natural resources – from beautiful Narragansett Bay to our local waters and green spaces to the air we breathe. Our mission put simply is to protect, restore, and promote our environment to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit, and raise a family.

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Micheal Healey, Chief Public Information Officer

Evan LaCross, Programming Services Officer, Public Affairs

235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
Phone: (401) 537-4138
dem.communications@dem.ri.gov

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Governor McKee, First Lady Join State and Local Officials for Earth Day Litter Pick-up in Middletown, Recognizing Recipients of Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrants

Monday, April 22, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee joined state and local officials at a litter pick-up in Middletown today to mark Earth Day and cele ...

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DEM Reminds Harvesters that the Renewal Grace Period for Commercial Marine License Renewals Ends on April 29

Friday, April 19, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders and nonresidents holding standard fishing licenses, multipurpose licenses, shellfis ...

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