Purchase DFW Publications- Rhode Island -Department of Environmental Management

The State of Rhode Island's offices will be closed for the holiday on Monday, May 30. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 31.
Las oficinas del estado de Rhode Island estarán cerradas por el feriado el lunes 30 de mayo. El horario de atención habitual se reanudará el martes 31 de mayo.

News and Press

05/27/2022 15:00 EDT

Celebrate Summer and Try Something New Outside with the DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife's Nature-Based Programs

05/27/2022 14:45 EDT

RI School Districts Eligible for Clean School Bus Replacement through EPA Investments from $5 Billion Infrastructure Law

05/26/2022 15:45 EDT

State Beaches Open Daily Starting Memorial Day Weekend. DEM Encourages Beachgoers to Prevent Tie-Ups at Entrances by Buying Parking Passes Online Beforehand

05/26/2022 14:15 EDT

DEM's Seasonal Bay Line is Now Open, Allowing the Public to Report Any Environmental Problems in Narragansett Bay

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Publications

The Division of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to offer the following publications for nature lovers, scientist, and students.

Inland Fishes of Rhode Island
By Alan D. Libby
Illustrations by Robert Jon Golder

Amphibians of Rhode Island
By Christopher J. Raithel

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Rhode Island
By Virigina A. Brown
Illustrations by Nina Briggs

Wild Rhode Island Journal
Quarterly Magazine

Wild Rhode Island Explorer
Quarterly Kid's Magazine

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Additional Publications Wildife Reports

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Contact

Freshwater Fisheries & Wildlife; Phillip Edwards, Chief Christine Dudley, Deputy Chief, Freshwater & Diadromous Fisheries
Jay Osenkowski, Deputy Chief, Wildlife; Phone: 1-401-789-0281; Fax: 1-401-783-7490; DEM.DFW@dem.ri.gov; Directions; Aquatic Resource Education (ARE) and Hunter Safety Education; Phone: 1-401-539-0019; Fax: 1-401-539-0453; Questions about Hunter Safety &
Aquatic Resource Education: 401-539-0019
Hunter Safety Education Coordinator: Scott.Travers@dem.ri.gov
Aquatic Resource Education Coordinator: Kimberly.Sullivan@dem.ri.gov; Directions
Marine Fisheries: Phone: 1-401-423-1923; Fax: 1-401-423-1925; dem.ri.gov/marine; DEM.MarineFisheries@dem.ri.gov; Directions