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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Impact&quot;,sans-serif;color:#00457A;mso-ligatures:none">Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:#00457A;mso-ligatures:none">235 Promenade Street | Providence, RI 02908 | 401.222.4700 |</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:#0070C0;mso-ligatures:none">
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:#00457A;mso-ligatures:none">| @RhodeIslandDEM</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">CONTACT:</span></b><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Evan LaCross, 401-799-0100&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday, July 28, 2025<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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AI-generated content may be incorrect." v:shapes="Picture_x0020_1"><![endif]><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">PROVIDENCE,
 RI &#8211;<span style="color:black"> The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Meadowbrook Pond, Richmond will receive treatment to control infestations of
</span></span><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/research-monitoring/aquatic-invasive-species-plants"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:blue">invasive
 aquatic plants</span></a></span><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> on Wednesday, July 30. Anglers and boaters should avoid using the lake during the treatment. Signs will be posted with information about temporary
 water use restrictions. Neighbors and other users of the pond should keep pets from drinking the water for at least three days. This treatment will target invasive plants in particular, variable water milfoil, and it will not harm fish or other aquatic life.
 Meadowbrook Pond is popular with anglers and boaters and is </span><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/fish-wildlife/freshwater-fishing/trout-stocked-waters"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:blue">stocked
 with trout</span></a></span><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> several times per year.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">To prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants, felt-soled waders and other porous gear that absorb water is
</span><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/250-60-00-10"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:blue">prohibited</span></a></span><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
 in all RI freshwater, including any waters shared with adjacent states where RI fishing regulations apply. Transporting plants on boats, vehicles, trailers, and gear is also
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 Boaters must clean all equipment and vehicles before and after use. For more on stopping the spread of aquatic invasives,
</span><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/quality/surface-water/invade.php"><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:blue">click here</span></a></span><span style="font-family:&quot;Calibri Light&quot;,sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Cambria&quot;,serif;color:#1F4E79;mso-ligatures:none">Evan LaCross, MPA</span><span style="font-family:&quot;Cambria&quot;,serif;color:#1F4E79;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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