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09/28/2020 16:45 EDT
Two Species of Exotic Ticks Found on Block Island
09/28/2020 10:15 EDT
DEM Issues Draft Impaired Waters List and Opens Public Comment Period
09/25/2020 16:15 EDT
Mosquito Advisory – Reported Sept. 25, 2020: No New Positive EEE or West Nile Virus Findings Since Last Report
09/25/2020 10:45 EDT
DEM Warns Rhode Islanders of Extreme Fire Danger

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COVID-19 ALERT

RI DEM Division of Fish & Wildlife offers a variety of public programming through the Hunter Safety Education, Aquatic Resource Education and Wildlife Outreach programs. Programs include hunter and bowhunter safety courses, safe and responsible fishing training, teacher training, and environmental education opportunities for Rhode Islanders of all ages. As Rhode Island begins Phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, the DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife will begin offering these educational opportunities to the public.

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