In The News
June 21, 2026
WRWC Celebrates Pride Across the Watershed
WRWC Celebrates Pride Across the Watershed Last weekend, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council was excited to participate in Rhode Island Pride events for the very first time, joining three community celebrations that brought people together from Providence to... Keep reading »
June 15, 2026
33 Years in the Making: The Greenway Connection is Complete
The Greenway Connection is Complete: Celebrating a Major Milestone for the Woonasquatucket River On June 15, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council joined community members, partners, and elected officials to celebrate the completion of the newest section of the... Keep reading »
June 10, 2026
Many Hands Make Light Work
Many Hands Make Light Work: Thank You to The Greene School, Citizens Bank, and Brown University Volunteers The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is incredibly grateful to the 120 volunteers who joined us this June to help care for... Keep reading »
June 10, 2026
Fiesta del Río at Riverside Park
Fiesta del Río: Summer Wellness Series Kick-Off Brings Music, Movement, and Community to Riverside Park On Wednesday, June 10, Riverside Park came alive for the very first Fiesta del Río, kicking off WRWC’s Summer Wellness Series with an... Keep reading »
June 8, 2026
Fiesta Del Rio and the Launch of the 2026 Summer Wellness Series
Join Us for Fiesta Del Rio and the Launch of the 2026 Summer Wellness Series Summer is here, and we’re celebrating with an evening of recreation, wellness, and fun along the Woonasquatucket River! The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council... Keep reading »
May 29, 2026
Celebrating the Fifth Cohort of Nuevas Voces
Celebrating the Fifth Cohort of Nuevas Voces The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council recently celebrated a major milestone as 20 participants graduated from the fifth cohort of Nuevas Voces, our bilingual leadership and advocacy program. Family, friends, partners, alumni,... Keep reading »
May 28, 2026
Esmond Village Linear Natural Infrastructure Park
Building a Safer, Greener, More Connected Esmond Village Read the original story here. The Town of Smithfield and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) have secured funding to advance the Linear Natural Infrastructure Park Project in Esmond Village.... Keep reading »
May 28, 2026
Meet the Team: Adri Almiron
Our team is at the heart of everything we do at the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and we’re excited to share their stories with you! In our “Meet the Team” series, we’ll highlight the passionate individuals who make... Keep reading »
May 28, 2026
WRWC Launches the Downtown Paddle Season
WRWC Launches the Downtown Paddle Season On Thursday, May 28, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council kicked off another exciting paddle season with our first Downtown Providence Paddle of the year. Sixteen participants gathered at the newly completed Kinsley... Keep reading »
May 19, 2026
First Arboleros Training Program Graduation
WRWC Celebrates First Arboleros Training Program Graduation The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) recently celebrated the graduation of the first-ever Arboleros Training Program cohort, recognizing 15 community members who completed the bilingual urban forestry and tree stewardship course.... Keep reading »
May 15, 2026
WRWC Presents at the 2026 RIFMA Annual Conference
WRWC Presents at the 2026 Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association Annual Conference This spring, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) was proud to participate as both members and presenters at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Rhode Island... Keep reading »
May 13, 2026
WRWC at River Rally 2026
WRWC at River Rally 2026: Water Justice, Indigenous Leadership, and Climate Resilience in San Antonio The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) participated in River Rally 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, hosted by the River Network—a national gathering of... Keep reading »