In The News
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 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 »
May 7, 2026
Gordon School 2nd Graders Explore Watershed
Gordon School 2nd Graders Explore Watershed Science at the Leo Bouchard Center On May 6th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) welcomed two second-grade classes from Gordon School to the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center for a two-hour, hands-on... Keep reading »
May 7, 2026
Centredale Manor Superfund Site Open House
Community Open House Brings Residents Together to Discuss the Future of the Woonasquatucket River and Centredale Manor Cleanup The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) recently joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Rhode Island Department of Environmental... Keep reading »
May 6, 2026
5th Nuevas Voces Final Project Presentations
5th Nuevas Voces Final Project Presentations: Turning Advocacy into Action in Providence This month, participants in the Nuevas Voces program shared the culmination of nine months of learning, fieldwork, and community action through their final project presentations. Each... Keep reading »
May 3, 2026
FrogWatch Volunteer Training
FrogWatch Volunteer Training Brings Community Science to Life at Leo Bouchard Conservation Center The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council hosted a successful FrogWatch Volunteer Training on May 3rd at the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center, bringing together 18 participants —... Keep reading »
May 1, 2026
APA Excellence in Plan Implementation Award
We’re feeling incredibly honored and grateful this week. Last night, alongside our partners at the City of Providence and Bowman Consulting, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council was proud to receive the Excellence in Plan Implementation Award from the... Keep reading »
April 30, 2026
Meet the Team: William O’Connor
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 »
April 26, 2026
Johnston Earth Day Celebration Recap
Earth Day 2026 in Johnston: Showing Up for the River & Greenway This year’s Earth Day Celebration and Clean Day in Johnston was simply the best. Good people, meaningful work, and a shared love for the Woonasquatucket. On... Keep reading »