Reply Janet has connected countless Rhode Islanders and visitors to the natural wonders that our state has to offer, all the while improving customer services, sustainability, and morale within RIDEM, Gov. McKee said. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )
NEWPORT, RI After a decade spent at the helm, Rhode Island s Department of Environmental Management director will step down later this month. Director Janet Coit has led the department since 2011.
Terrence Gray, the deputy director for environmental protection, will serve as acting director after Coit s last day on June 18. Since taking the lead at DEM in 2011, Janet Coit has been a powerful advocate for our state s environment, agriculture, parks, fisheries, and so much more, Gov. Dan McKee. Her commitment to protecting our environment and addressing climate change will benefit Rhode Islanders for years to come.
RI's Air Quality To Reach 'Unhealthy' Levels Saturday - Newport, RI - The Department of Environmental Management issued a statewide alert due to expected poor air quality. Here's what that means.
The organizers of food truck nights at Colt and Goddard State Parks are saying that the State of Rhode Island rescinded its approval for events this summer.