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Report an Environmental Incident on the River
Have you observed a possible Environmental Issue along the River? Report it!
If you know of an environmental incident in Rhode Island, such as a release
of a hazardous substance of any amount, whether on land, in water, or in the
air, or if you suspect a release is imminent, call:
RIDEM (Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management)
- Office of Compliance and Inspection- (401) 222-1360 (Mon-Fri, 8-4)
- DEM Hotline- (401) 222-3070 (anytime) (The Environmental Police, the Division
of Law Enforcement)
EPA New England Environmental Emergencies
- National Response Center:(800) 424-8802
Examples of environmental emergencies include:
- Oil and chemical spills
- Radiological and biological discharges
- Accidents causing releases of pollutants
To report an oil spill or other environmental emergency such as a chemical release, or observed or suspected releases of pollutants. This is a 24-hour
activated service. Local State responders will also be contacted through this
service.
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