Rhode Island Environmental Monitoring Collaborative

Rhode Island Environmental Monitoring Collaborative

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Beach Season is Just Around the Corner!
Beach Season is Just Around the Corner! Rhode Island is known for its pristine beaches with unparalleled views. But do you know how the state ensures that those beaches are clean and safe? Before you head to your favorite coastal destination learn more about monitoring at Saltwater Beaches
Working Together to Improve Environmental Monitoring
Working Together to Improve Environmental Monitoring The RI Department of Environmental Management, working with the Coastal Institute at URI, was awarded a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate monitoring gaps. Read their findings and lessons learned.
Why is environmental monitoring important?
Why is environmental monitoring important? Environmental monitoring is essential to the effective management of our natural systems. Find out how managers use this information to protect the environment, promote recreational and commercial use, and support our economy. Photo Credit: Narragansett Bay Commission
The Rhode Island Environmental Monitoring Collaborative (RIEMC) was statutorily established to coordinate environmental monitoring strategies among a broad range of partners as well as to identify state monitoring priorities. The RIEMC brings together stakeholders from executive agencies, university-based programs, non-governmental organizations, and others to enhance coordination and collaboration. Read more.

Coastal Water Quality

Dissolved Oxygen
Shellfish Growing Areas
Coastal Ponds & Embayments
Saltwater Beach Water Quality

Freshwater Quality

Large Rivers
Wadeable Rivers and Streams
Volunteer Monitoring
Freshwater Beach Water Quality
Harmful Algal Blooms
Toxic Mercury in Fish

Physical Conditions

River and Stream Flows
Shoreline Erosion

Biological Communities and Habitats

Coastal Fisheries
Lobster Population Surveys
Eelgrass
Saltmarshes
Aquatic Invasive Species
Freshwater Wetlands
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Copyright ©2025 Rhode Island Environmental Monitoring Collaborative    About Us
Nathan Vinhateiro, PhD, The Coastal Institute, 220 S. Ferry Road, Room 124, Narragansett, RI 02882. 401-874-4866. nvinhateiro@uri.edu.