Nuevas Voces Tours Rhode Island State House and Hosts Mock Legislative Session Green Infrastructure and Public Transit On a windy and gloomy night, the current Nuevas Voces (New Voices) cohort embarked on an enlightening visit to the Rhode... Keep reading »
The Inaugural Graduation of WRWC’s Campeones de Combate Climático On Wednesday, December 11th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) proudly celebrated a momentous milestone: the graduation of the first-ever cohort of Campeones del Combate Climático, a two-year climate... Keep reading »
On Tuesday, December 10th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) held our Annual Holiday Party, and what a party it was! Friends, family, neighbors, volunteers, donors, community members, and our incredible staff and Board (including some former Board... Keep reading »
We’re thrilled to share that construction of the Manton Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden in Johnston, Rhode Island, is officially complete! This transformative project marks a milestone in our mission to foster environmental education, promote habitat restoration,... Keep reading »
This week, our River Rangers teamed up with Groundwork Rhode Island to restore the stormwater infrastructure at the Lyman Avenue entrance of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. Installed in 2007 to manage flooding and runoff, the system had fallen... Keep reading »
Are you ready for a year filled with outdoor fun, nature exploration, and family-friendly adventures? The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is teaming up with 15 Minute Field Trips to bring an incredible lineup of events to the... Keep reading »
The Woonasquatucket River Greenway continues to flourish as exciting updates bring new life to the Gotham Greens Greenway spur. Over 2,000 pollinator-friendly plants, including vibrant perennials and decorative grasses, have been installed along this pivotal urban trail. These... Keep reading »
WRWC Leads the Charge for Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management in Downtown Providence In a initiative aimed at addressing flooding and stormwater management, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has partnered with Groundwork Rhode Island’s GroundCorp and WRWC’s... Keep reading »
At the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), we love to work with bright, passionate individuals who are excited about environmental education and hands-on learning. Every year, we’re fortunate to bring on interns who contribute their talents and energy... Keep reading »
Big thanks to everyone who showed up on November 2nd to make the Joslin Community Garden Clean Day a huge success! With the help of our awesome volunteers, we tackled garden beds, managed invasive plants, and threw around... Keep reading »
Gianna Lourenco, Youth Education Coordinator, and Tristan Corona, Green Infrastructure Manager, represented the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) at the 2024 Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) Coastal & Estuarine Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit brought together over 300... Keep reading »
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and 15 Minute Field Trips are teaming up this fall to celebrate the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Johnston, Rhode Island, with two must-join events designed for anyone ready to dive into... Keep reading »