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DEM Announces New Emergency Closure of Shellfishing Areas in Point

PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management announces that due to anticipated unacceptable water quality resulting from this weekend’s. 5.26″ of rainfall, all approved waters of Point Judith Pond and Potters Pond will be closed to shellfishing beginning at noon on Monday, March 31. Due to excess runoff as […]readmore

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DEM Announces Availability of Up to $5 Million in Open

PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management is now accepting applications from municipalities, land trusts, and non-profit land conservation organizations for Rhode Island Local Open Space Matching Grants. A total of up to $5 million is available during this round of the grant program. «Through these grants, we will continue to help preserve and protect […]readmore