Eric Place Stormwater Swale Revival

Join us on August 31st from 10 AM – 1 PM at Eric’s Place in North Providence, RI, for the Eric Place Stormwater Swale Revival! This volunteer day is dedicated to reviving the stormwater swale, removing overgrowth, litter, and debris.

Help WRWC River Rangers restore a Bio Swale installed years ago but until this year has had deferred maintenance. Bio Swales like this one at Eric Place are important pieces of Green Infrastructure, designed to capture, slow, and filter stormwater runoff from hardened city surfaces like streets and roofs. This swale at Eric Place helps keep pollutants and litter out of Lyman Pond, the Woonasquatucket downstream and beyond! We will be hauling away litter, invasive plant species, and other overgrown vegetation to help this swale function the way it was designed.”

Also this will be a further conversation but perhaps we could add a link on our volunteer posts to the Litter Free RI pledge that the state has been asking if we will help promote. Could be something like “If you are unable to make it to this event but still have an interest in keeping the Watershed healthy and clean, please consider taking the Litter Free RI Pledge. If you do plan on coming and would like to take the pledge we strongly encourage that as well!” Heres the link to the pledge

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Event Details:

  • Date & Time: August 31st, 10 AM – 1 PM
  • Location: Eric Place, North Providence, RI
  • Activities: Stormwater swale revival, overgrowth removal, litter and debris cleanup

Why Volunteer?

Group projects on the Greenway offer meaningful teambuilding and community service opportunities. Throughout the year, we partner with corporate groups, schools, and nonprofits to keep the Woonasquatucket River beautiful, safe, and functional. Half-day group project opportunities are available year-round.

Project Details:

  • Participate in horticulture tasks like raking, mulching, weeding, and planting.
  • Join maintenance projects such as litter cleanups, in-water trash removal, sign painting, and fence- and bench-building.
  • Projects can be customized to suit the size and needs of your group.

We Provide:

  • Overview of the Woonasquatucket River and watershed, with cultural and historical information about the project site
  • Water stations and disposable cups
  • Hand sanitizer and/or handwashing stations
  • All necessary project equipment and supplies

What to Bring:

  • Personal work gloves if possible (we have loaners if needed)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty

A designated group project contact is required.

To get started, please review the information and sign up on our Clean Days form below.

Registration Required
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