Outdoors in RI: Sacred Lotus (not), National Parks’ Access, Beach Skin Checks, Farmers’ Markets, Farm Grants

July 11, 2025 |
sacred lotus at meshanticut lake

Aquatic Weed Treatment Scheduled for Meshanticut Lake TODAY Invasive sacred lotus in Meshanticut Lake, Cranston. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Meshanticut Lake in Meshanticut State Park, Cranston will receive treatment to control infestations of invasive aquatic plants on Friday, July 11. Anglers and boaters should avoid using the lake during…

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Aquatic weed treatment Oct. 24 at Cranston’s Meshanticut Pond, local leaders meet

October 23, 2023 |
Meshanticut Lake is a picturesque body of water adorned with an abundance of pink lotus leaves.

Photo: Meshanticut Lake, RIDEM The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that Meshanticut Pond in Meshanticut State Park, Cranston and Silver Spring Lake, North Kingstown will receive treatments to control infestations of invasive aquatic plants, including sacred lotus, variable water milfoil, and fanwort on Oct. 24. The aquatic weed control…

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