Rain Gardens- Rhode Island -Department of Environmental Management

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

News and Press

01/22/2021 12:30 EST

Seasonal Wildlife Solution Sessions Announced

01/21/2021 13:00 EST

Report, Recommendations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Maximize Clean Mobility Options Released

01/20/2021 10:00 EST

State Announces New Rules Allowing Competition for Lower and Moderate Risk Sports to Go Into Effect Today

01/15/2021 14:15 EST

Stretch of Blackstone River Bikeway to Close Next Week as RIDOT Repairs the Manville Bridge

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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

Boating/Fishing/Hunting
Rec Freshwater Fishing Licenses
Rec Saltwater Fishing Licenses
Marine Fisheries License Renewals
Shellfish Harvester Certification
Boat Registration Renewal
Berthing & Land Management Customer Portal

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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