DEM officials told the Coventry Town Council that targeted private-well sampling around Central Coventry Park found elevated PFAS levels—including a follow-up drinking-water-method result of 775 ppt compared with the state's 20 ppt standard—and described a federally funded program to sample wells and install treatment systems at no upfront cost to homeowners.

Town staff reported the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has obtained a Federal National Fish & Wildlife Foundation subaward for the Mill Creek resilience project on Prudence Island; a Portsmouth subaward agreement of about $1.2 million is being drafted and would expire in 2027.

Board reviews environmental remediation concerns and potential risks at development site proposal.

Legislators advance the consumer PFAS ban act to protect public health and the environment.

Experts clarify PTFE's safety and distinguish it from harmful PFAS chemicals.

Legislation aims to establish tracking system for artificial turf disposal and usage.

Representative Cotter advocates for ten new IDEM positions to address forestry workforce decline.

Rhode Island's paint recycling program receives unanimous support as it enters its fourth year.

Committee approves bill to freeze changes to energy codes amid builder and environmental support

Commission recommends dual bottle and EPR bill to tackle plastic waste in Rhode Island.