State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 3, 2026 - 13:04 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Upper and Lower Melville Pond; Recommend Avoiding Contact with Roger Williams Park Ponds

Published on Wednesday, September 02, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Upper Melville (Thurston Gray) and …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

Wave Goodbye to State Beach Season

Published on Tuesday, September 01, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds the public that state beach facilities, including pavilion restrooms and concessions, will close for the season after Labor Day …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 21:34 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Lake Mishnock and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Wenscott Reservoir and Oak Swamp Reservoir

Published on Friday, August 28, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI –The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Lake Mishnock in West …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

West Nile Virus Detected in Cranston and Providence

Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this mosquito …

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 18:12 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Brickyard Pond and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Georgiaville Pond

Published on Friday, August 21, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Brickyard Pond in Barrington. The harmful …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir

Published on Thursday, August 20, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wenscott Reservoir (Governor Notte Beach) …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

West Nile Virus Detected in East Providence, Pawtucket, and Providence

Published on Thursday, August 20, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this mosquito …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 13:53 GMT

Bats, Bears, and Bowhunting, Oh My!

Published on Monday, August 17, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Spend time outdoors this fall with fun, hands-on-programs from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). Get outdoors, try something new, and …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

West Nile Virus Detected in Cranston, Providence, and North Providence

Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this mosquito …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Blackamore Pond

Published on Friday, August 07, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Blackamore Pond in Cranston due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). Water …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:08 GMT

Jamestown Canyon Virus Detected in Mosquito Pool in Tiverton

Published on Friday, August 07, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) has been detected in Tiverton along with …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 16:10 GMT

Aquatic Weed Treatments Scheduled for Worden Pond

Published on Tuesday, August 04, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Worden Pond in South Kingstown will be treated for the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla on Friday, August 7, with periodic …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 21:08 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Lake Mishnock

Published on Friday, July 31, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lake Mishnock in West Greenwich due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 19:49 GMT

West Nile Virus Detected in East Providence, North Providence, and Providence

Published on Thursday, July 30, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this mosquito …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 18:20 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Wilson Reservoir and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Wenscott Reservoir

Published on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wilson Reservoir in Burrillville. The harmful …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 15:28 GMT

West Nile Virus Detected in Cranston

Published on Friday, July 24, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed the second detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this year. The virus …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 18:41 GMT

Governor’s 37th Annual Bay Day Encourages Rhode Islanders to Get Outside

Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 WARWICK, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order at Rocky Point State Park designating Sunday, July 26, as Rhode Island’s 37th annual Governor’s Bay Day. The event includes free parking at all eight …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Lower Melville Pond and Extend the Existing Advisory at Tiogue Lake

Published on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth and Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 18:44 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Edgewood Lake and a Section of Tiogue Lake

Published on Friday, July 17, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence. The …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 18:44 GMT

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Fine Particles Expected Saturday due to Wildfire Smoke

Published on Friday, July 17, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach UNHEALTHY levels for sensitive groups due to elevated fine particles on Saturday, July 18. Heavy smoke …

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