Rain Gardens- Rhode Island -Department of Environmental Management

News and Press

12/01/2021 13:30 EST

DEM Reminds Hunters to Wear 500 Square Inches of Solid, Fluorescent Orange While Hunting and to Bring Harvested Deer to Check Stations on December 4-5

11/30/2021 12:00 EST

Farm Fresh RI, DEM, Office of Healthy Aging Team Up to Make 2,500 Food Boxes Available to Eligible Seniors

11/29/2021 10:00 EST

Don't Let Winter's Cold Weather Keep You Cooped Up (Unless You Want to Be!) -- Sign Up for a DEM Outdoors Course

11/22/2021 15:15 EST

DEM Announces Season Beach Pass Gift Certificates Available for Purchase Online for the Holiday Season and 2022 Season Pass Sales Beginning January 3, 2022

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Medical Waste Generator Registration
UST Registration Renewal
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Online Permit Searches

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Other Resources

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