In The News
September 16, 2020
Summer/Fall 2020 Newsletter!
Catch up on the latest Woony news! Our Summer/Fall 2020 newsletter is full of stories about how donors, volunteers, and partners have made all the difference in our work. Download the Summer/Fall 2020 Newsletter!... Keep reading »
September 2, 2020
Woonasquatucket River’s Dirty Past Gives Way to Better Future
ecoRI news PROVIDENCE — A group is gathered near the Providence Place mall on Park Street, overlooking a part of the Woonasquatucket River that runs green. Small menhaden shimmy through its current alongside pieces of trash that bob... Keep reading »
September 1, 2020
Land Trust completes riverfront acquisition
Valley Breeze NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Land Trust has completed its purchase of approximately 2.5 acres of land off Adams Street along the Woonasquatucket River… Read the story.... Keep reading »
August 28, 2020
Providence Journal: Little stream in Providence provides a model for making the Bay cleaner
If the improvements in water quality in Narragansett Bay over the last decade are to continue, it will depend in part on what happens in the many rivers and streams around Rhode Island that empty into the Bay.... Keep reading »
August 27, 2020
Woonasquatucket River Tribute Song by Notable Works
Our friends at Notable Works have created a beautiful and original musical tribute to the Woonasquatucket River. We thank Noreen Inglesi for her creativity and for the love that she shares with us for the Woonasquatucket through the... Keep reading »
August 25, 2020
WRWC Will Hold First Paddle Saturday
PROVIDENCE – The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will hold its first paddle of the season on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m. The paddle is part of the Explore the Woonasquatucket recreational series. From downtown Providence to Wolf... Keep reading »
July 22, 2020
Panels Celebrate History of Local Waterways
SMITHFIELD – This town is celebrating and sharing its rich mill history with four educational panels installed along the Woonasquatucket River and other waterways this week. The four panels highlight the “Jewels of Smithfield,” or the reservoirs created... Keep reading »
June 19, 2020
Major Greenway Developments: WRWC & PVD Present Eagle Square to Mall Woonasquatucket River Greenway Plan
A lot has changed since the Woonasquatucket River Greenway was born in 1993. Over the past 27 years, 7 miles of bike path and 75 acres of parkland have been created and maintained along the river. We still... Keep reading »
June 19, 2020
Centredale Superfund Cleanup Will Be Transformational
Things are changing for the Woonasquatucket River. Major progress is being made on the Centredale Superfund Cleanup – addressing cleanup of dioxin-contaminated sediments at the site. We are so thrilled to continue to play a part in this... Keep reading »
June 1, 2020
WRWC Covid-19 Response
As we work from home, we’re reaching out to offer guidance for safe use of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and to share our plans for upcoming events. To stay up to date with WRWC, keep an eye on... Keep reading »
December 11, 2019
What is The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer?
Operating just below the Hot Club in Providence is a small but powerful unit removing trash directly from the Providence River. The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer has been operating since April of 2019, and has been removing... Keep reading »
November 1, 2019
Woonasquatucket Adventure Park – Featured Story RI Public Radio 10-31-2019
From Rubble-filled Brownfield To Woonasquatucket Adventure Park Merino park is in the Hartford neighborhood of Providence. A new part of the park just opened up with some equipment that’s a little different from what you may have seen... Keep reading »