In The News
December 5, 2024
Manton Outdoor Classroom Construction Complete: A New Chapter for Environmental Education
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 »
December 5, 2024
Reviving Green Infrastructure at the Lyman Avenue Greenway Entrance
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 »
November 25, 2024
Explore Nature with 15 Minute Field Trips: A Year of Adventures on the Woonasquatucket Greenway
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 »
November 17, 2024
Greenway Updates: Pollinators, Perennials, and Progress at Gotham Greens
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 »
November 15, 2024
WRWC Leads the Charge for Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management in Downtown Providence
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 »
November 12, 2024
Spotlight on Our Inspiring Summer Interns: Angie & Randy
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 »
November 4, 2024
Greenspace Glow-Up: Joslin Garden Clean Day Recap
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 »
November 1, 2024
WRWC’s Gianna Lourenco and Tristan Corona Share Community-Centered Vision at National Coastal Summit
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 »
October 31, 2024
Fall Adventures Await on Johnston’s Woonasquatucket River Greenway
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 »
October 29, 2024
“Fish in the Classroom” – Inspiring Environmental Stewardship Through Collaboration
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is proud to collaborate with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) to bring the “Fish in the Classroom” program to local students. This unique initiative was recently showcased at a... Keep reading »
October 28, 2024
WRWC & ORH Hosts EPA’s SOAR Awards Press Conference: A Celebration of Community Resilience
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) was thrilled to host the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and regional leaders on Friday, October 25, for the SOAR Awards press conference, where WRWC was honored as a grant recipient through... Keep reading »
October 16, 2024
Join Us for the Woony Adventure Park Phase II Ribbon Cutting!
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Woony Adventure Park Phase II, taking place on October 21, 2024, at 4 PM. This exciting event will be... Keep reading »