In The News
September 23, 2022
Rhode Island Bike Paths Secure Over $6 Million in Funding toward Improvements
The WRWC is excited that over $6 million in federal funding will go toward improving the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and connecting it to the Washington Secondary Bike Path! Senator Jack Reed worked to allocate $3.4 million toward enhancing the section of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway between Eagle Square... Keep reading »
September 9, 2022
WRWC Partners with Town of Smithfield to Renovate Leo Bouchard Conservation Center
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is excited to announce one of its latest projects in partnership with the town of Smithfield! Located in Smithfield, RI is the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center. The WRWC is partnering with Smithfield Conservation... Keep reading »
September 8, 2022
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Kicks Off the School Year with Programs and Partnerships
The WRWC’s Education team is eager to kick off the school year with some amazing programs! We will be working with 10 schools throughout Providence, North Providence and Smithfield. We look forward to engaging students in a plethora... Keep reading »
August 30, 2022
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Seeks Artists for Exhibit
The WRWC was featured in the Valley Breeze news! The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, in collaboration with Sprout CoWorking, is seeking submissions for its art exhibit and sale titled Vibrant Life in the Woonasquatucket River Watershed. This exhibit... Keep reading »
August 25, 2022
One-Mile Stretch of Bikeway Path to Be Added in Esmond
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is excited to announce that it will be working with the town of Smithfield to add a new expansion to the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path in Esmond. This section of the bike... Keep reading »
August 16, 2022
Smithfield Environmental Education Center Cleanup Saturday
The WRWC was featured in the Valley Breeze last week! Last Saturday, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) hosted a community cleanup at the Smithfield Conservation Center Building, which will be the future location of the WRWC’s Environmental... Keep reading »
August 5, 2022
Free Canoe Rides on the Woonasquatucket River
The WRWC was featured in the news! The Valley Breeze shared word of the WRWC’s free community paddles being offered throughout the summer. The WRWC is pleased to be bringing back this popular community event. These free canoe... Keep reading »
July 26, 2022
WRWC 2022 Art Show Celebration and Silent Auction
Vibrant Life in the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Art Show Celebration and Silent Auction! November 10, 6:00-8:30 pm From October 31-November 5, 2022, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) will be presenting Vibrant Life in the Woonasquatucket River Watershed, an... Keep reading »
July 20, 2022
CALL FOR ARTISTS! JOIN US IN CELEBRATING VIBRANT LIFE IN THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED
The WRWC is excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for our upcoming art show celebrating the Woony! During the month of November 2022, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) will be presenting Vibrant Life in the... Keep reading »
July 12, 2022
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Joins Rhode Island Purchasing Group by bidnet direct
We have big news! The WRWC announced that it has joined bidnet direct’s Rhode Island Purchasing Group and will be sending out upcoming bid opportunities through the system. This means that the WRWC will now have a platform... Keep reading »
June 8, 2022
Connors Farm Conservation Area Hike
The WRWC was featured in the news last week! The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) hosted its second event of the summer last Sunday, June 5, with a hike through Connors Farm Conservation area in Smithfield. This hike... Keep reading »
May 23, 2022
Senator Reed and WRWC Host Tour and Watershed Updates at Riverside Park
The WRWC was featured in the news last week! On Friday, May 20, the WRWC welcomed Senator Jack Reed, Congressman Jim Langevin, Congressman David Cicilline, Deputy Administrator of EPA Janet McCabe, EPA Region 1 Administrator David Cash, Rhode... Keep reading »