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DEM Files Emergency Regulations to Implement RI Public Laws 0198 and 0199 Extending Certain Permits Related to Land Development

DEM Report on Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Shows High Redemption Rate for Seniors Utilizing Coupons

DEM's Division of Agriculture reports that 19,666 eligible Rhode Island senior citizens and handicapped people living in elderly housing participated in the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program in 2009. The program, funded last year by a $286,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides low-income seniors and handicapped citizens with coupons that can be exchanged for fresh produce at farmers' markets and roadside stands throughout the state. (More info)

Portion of DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife Administrative Office Relocated

DEM is advising the public that a portion of the Division of Fish and Wildlife's administrative office has been relocated from the Oliver Stedman Government Center in Wakefield to the Division of Forest Environment's Headquarters at 1037 Hartford Pike in North Scituate. Tenant needs and recent renovations to the Stedman Government Center offices, which are managed by the Department of Administration, necessitated the relocation. (More info)

DEM Reports Ice Is Safe and Cleared for Skating in Designated Area at Goddard Memorial State Park

DEM has determined that safe ice conditions now exist in designated areas at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, and Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln. (More info)

DEM to Stock Rainbow Trout in Several Ponds This Week in Anticipation of Ice-Fishing Season

DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife will stock about 3,500 rainbow trout in several locations throughout the state this week in anticipation of the winter ice-fishing season. All the trout that will be stocked were raised in DEM's trout hatchery and weigh at least one pound. (More info)

Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Funds for Rural Community Fire Departments Available Through DEM

DEM, in cooperation with the US Forest Service and the RI Forest Fire Advisory Committee, announces the availability of grants for rural wild land fire suppression planning, training and equipment. The grants range in amounts from $1,000 to $5,000 and are being made available through the federal Volunteer Fire Assistance program. (More info)

DEM Accepting Applications for 2010 Seasonal Jobs

DEM says it's not too early to think about seasonal employment at state parks, beaches and campgrounds. Applications for the 2010 seasonal employment program with the Department of Environmental Management are now available. Various positions for the summer season are available throughout Rhode Island for residents 16 years of age and older. (More info)