Rain Gardens- Rhode Island -Department of Environmental Management

View the latest updates on DEM's response to COVID-19, including guidance for farmers, commercial fishing, and information on State Park & Beaches.

News and Press

08/07/2020 15:00 EDT

DEM Reminds Beachgoers to Wear Masks When at the Pavilions to Buy Food or Use the Restrooms and Keep a Safe Distance From Others While at the Beach

08/06/2020 14:30 EDT

DEM Asking Rhode Islanders to Report Deer Sightings

08/06/2020 14:15 EDT

DEM to Host Virtual Outreach Program on Coyotes on Friday, August 21

08/06/2020 12:00 EDT

DEM Advises Public of Fatal Disease Affecting Rabbits and Asks Residents to Report Cases of Unusual Rabbit Mortality

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Permits/Licenses

State Beach Season Passes
Air Pollution Control Preconstruction Permits
Air Pollution Control Operating Permits
Freshwater Wetlands
Septic (ISDS/OWTS) Records
Septic (ISDS/OWTS) Licensing
Stormwater Permitting Info
All Other Water Permits
Aboveground Storage Tank Registration
Underground Storage Tanks
Permitted Waste Transporters

Online Hunting/Fishing

Boating/Fishing/Hunting
Boat Registration Renewal
Rec Freshwater Fishing Licenses
Rec Saltwater Fishing Licenses
Marine Fisheries License Renewals
Shellfish Harvester Certification

Online Renewals

Agriculture Product Permit Renewals
Hazardous Waste Transporter Permit Renewals
Medical Waste Generator Registration
UST Registration Renewal
Marine Fisheries License Renewals
Dental Amalgam Containing Mercury Waste Recycling Annual Report Form

Online Permit Searches

Septic (OWTS) Records Before 1990
Septic (OWTS) Records After 1990
Wetlands Permits
Water Quality Certifications / Stormwater Permits
Multi-Sector General Permits
Non-Contact Cooling Water Permits
Remediation General Permits

Other Resources

Application Forms
Permit Application Center
Request a File Review
Rules and Regulations

Rain Gardens

Install a rain garden on your property to prevent stormwater from reaching the nearest storm drain or waterway.

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