In The News
September 20, 2021
Taming the torrent won’t be cheap: Climate projects in Providence need federal money | ProJo
Alex Kuffner The Providence Journal PROVIDENCE — A network of streams and ponds once cut through the East Side of Providence. When rain fell, runoff followed the topography down through a watershed that encompassed the area around what is now Blackstone Boulevard. Some of the water seeped into... Keep reading »
September 20, 2021
Paddle Stillwater Pond Sept. 11, then celebrate with Revive the Roots | The Valley Breeze
SMITHFIELD – On Saturday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m., the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will host a paddle on the upper Woonasquatucket River. Read the full story on the Valley Breeze websites.... Keep reading »
August 25, 2021
Providence Monthly: Take Me to the River
How the Clean-Up of the Woonasquatucket Helped Transform a Blighted Neighborhood into an Industrial Arts Hub By Karen Greco The Woonasquatucket River bisects Providence, running through Olneyville Square all the way through downtown Providence and out to the... Keep reading »
August 24, 2021
Valley Breeze: Cleanup event to kick off development of Westcott Park
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The newly acquired Westcott Park off Adams Lane will be an integral connecting piece for canoes and other paddlers along the Woonasquatucket River, said Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Director Lisa Aurecchia, who is hoping to... Keep reading »
August 16, 2021
RI Public Radio: Wading into an urban river: What lives in the Woonasquatucket?
The water was running high on this recent muggy afternoon, as a group of volunteers in hip waders prepared to step into the Woonasquatucket River. The banks were lush and green, with a bike path running along one... Keep reading »
August 9, 2021
Congratulations to Sue Lane, e-bike winner!
Congratulations to Sue Lane from Pawtucket, Rhode Island! Sue won the brand new Retrospec Rev City Electric Bike at our raffle on August 6, 2021 at Cricket Field in Johnston. Here is Sue’s big moment,... Keep reading »
August 6, 2021
Local Environmental Group to Conduct Yearly Fish Audit in Providence & Smithfield on ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Every year, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council checks out the health of the river’s ecosystem using the same method: electrofishing. The Council’s Executive Director, Alicia Lehrer says, “I’ll just preface it by saying that... Keep reading »
August 3, 2021
Valley Breeze: WRWC offering free canoe rides this summer
Valley Breeze: August 3, 2021 PROVIDENCE – On Thursdays, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will be offering free canoe rides for adults and children in the community, starting at the fish ladder at Riverside Park in Providence. These... Keep reading »
July 15, 2021
Summer 2021 River News!
Catch up on the latest Woony news! Our Summer 2021 newsletter is full of stories about how donors, volunteers, and partners have made all the difference in our work–and don’t miss our special feature on WRWC energy center... Keep reading »
July 7, 2021
Cleanup at Georgiaville Pond garners community support
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield contains significant water and resources key to the Woonasquatucket River system, said Lisa Aurecchia of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, which is why the nonprofit organization selected Georgiaville Pond for an upcoming community cleanup. Read... Keep reading »
June 25, 2021
On WPRI: Update on the Red Shed Bike Camp from Donny Green
Today Donny Green, Red Shed Bicycle Programs Director, shared the excitement of our upcoming bike Camps on WPRI’s Rhode Show and Pete Cardi. Big thanks to @Cardi’s for spotlighting our programs for folks all around Rhode Island! Watch the story... Keep reading »
June 21, 2021
Former DEM chief Janet Coit named to lead U.S. fisheries office
Janet Coit, outgoing Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Director, is heading to a new challenge as the head of the National Marine Fisheries Service. The Providence Journal asked Janet what she sees as her legacy: “The historic improvements in... Keep reading »