Who We Are

The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) sparks economic development through our work restoring the Woonasquatucket River and communities around it, and by enhancing, extending and bringing people to the Woonasquatucket River Greenway.

The WRWC is a successful model of community revitalization that helps people discover this local American Heritage River and its natural resources, channeling life and economic development into neighborhoods.

Today, we can see results, but there’s so much more to do. Your support will help ensure that the Woonasquatucket continues to be a source of fun, healthy communities, relaxation, opportunity and vibrant places for all.

Mission

The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council creates positive environmental, social and economic change by revitalizing the Woonasquatucket River, its Greenway and its communities.

Vision

A clean Woonasquatucket River and thriving Greenway for all to lead healthy lives.

Values

Tenacious Innovation: We overcome constraints with boldness, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial spirit, and we hope for a better future. We’re scrappy, and we get things done.

Community Stewardship: We work toward establishing intergenerational habits of stewardship for our natural and human resources, elevating the community to continue our work.

Humans and Nature Together: We believe that placemaking happens in the interconnection between humanity and nature. We have a holistic vision for community flourishing and sustainability.

Accessible Joy: We share in the accessible and collective joy of creating and living in community among thriving natural resources.

Story Map Tour of the Watershed

Join us on a virtual tour of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed. Using ARC GIS’ Story Maps, we highlight some of WRWC’s major accomplishments and projects, as well as what’s to come next. Click on the map to start the tour.

Land Acknowledgement

The Woonasquatucket River Watershed is located in what is now known as the State of Rhode Island, on unceded territory that is within the ancestral homelands of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. The Narragansett Indian Tribe, whose ancestors stewarded these lands with great care, continues as a sovereign nation today.