URI Issues RFP for Sustainable Seafood Research Thursday, March 09, 2023 Attention all seafood industry members and scientists! ... Read article
DEM Reminds Fishers that Renewals for Commercial Licenses are Due by Feb. 28 Friday, February 24, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders and nonresidents holding standard fishing licenses, multipurpose licenses, she ... Read article
Governor McKee, DEM, Legislators Announce Commitment to Grant Program Helping Grow Agricultural, Seafood Businesses Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Governor highlights funding for LASA grant program in #RIReady budget proposal ... Read article
DEM Announces it is Extending the Renewal Period for Commercial Fishing Licenses until Jan. 31 Tuesday, January 10, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing today that it will extend the renewal period of commercial fishing licenses, previously set t ... Read article
DEM Announces New Standard Fishing License, Reminds Fishers that Commercial Marine Licenses are up for Renewal and Most are Due Feb. 28, 2023 Thursday, December 22, 2022 PROVIDENCE, RI – With the Rhode Island General Assembly’s recent amendments to the state commercial fishing licensing law forming the basis for the changes, the Department o ... Read article
New URI-led initiative will provide rapid response, funds to support Rhode Island seafood industry Monday, December 05, 2022 KINGSTON, R.I. – Dec. ... Read article
Marine Fisheries Conservation Group Recognizes DEM Official for Advancing the Quality of Atlantic Stock Assessments Tuesday, November 15, 2022 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is proud to announce that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has recognized DEM ... Read article
RI Seafood Launches New Website Tools and "FishLine" App to Help Local Consumers Find Fresh, Local Seafood Thursday, November 03, 2022 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative has launched a mobile app and a redesigned website to heighten Rhode Island consumers’ awareness of the value, ap ... Read article
Gov. McKee, Legislative Leaders, DEM Announce $700,000 Program Funding to Support Food and Seafood Businesses Monday, October 24, 2022 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, leaders of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announce that $700,000 in Local Agric ... Read article
Gov. Mckee Declares October as Farm to School Month, State Announces $260,000 Local Fresh Food to Schools Program Friday, October 14, 2022 PROVIDENCE, RI – With Governor Dan McKee proclaiming October as Farm to School Month across Rhode Island, the Department of Environmental Managemen ... Read article