In The News
June 3, 2021
Valley Breeze: Foraging for Fun: Learn About Wild Edible Plants
SMITHFIELD – If you’ve ever been on a hike and wondered which of the plants growing wild you could pop into your mouth as a snack, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council’s got you covered with their next event.... Keep reading »
May 27, 2021
ABC6: Upcoming guided hikes will feature edible plant life along the way
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is offering two hikes in June showcasing edible plant life, with sampling allowed on one of those hikes. Watch the full story on the ABC6 website.... Keep reading »
May 20, 2021
Win a New Electric Bike (and help support WRWC)!
With a donation of $10, you’ll get a chance to win a fabulous brand new Retrospec Rev City Electric Bike, valued at $1,200. Cruise on the Greenway and get your errands done in style with this step-through bike... Keep reading »
May 19, 2021
EPA Reminds Rhode Islanders about Summer Safety Tips on Woonasquatucket River
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Because summer weather will soon tempt local youth to find a place to swim, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding the public how to safely enjoy the Woonasquatucket River. Exposure to contamination in... Keep reading »
May 3, 2021
Turning trash into art for a lesson on water pollution
At the end of April, the Providence Journal’s Alex Kuffner shared this story about the fabulous art that Dan Goulet, the marine infrastructure coordinator for the state Coastal Resources Management Council, is creating from the heaps of trash dragged... Keep reading »
April 30, 2021
“What’s Next for the Woonasquatucket River Greenway” Webinar Recap
On Tuesday, April 27, the WRWC offered a webinar focusing on the exciting changes that are coming to the Woonasquatucket Greenway on Promenade, Kinsley, and beyond! We shared upcoming projects and improvements that are transforming the Woonasquatucket River... Keep reading »
April 7, 2021
Hike Olivia’s Forest Saturday
SMITHFIELD – The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will continue its Explore the Woonasquatucket Recreation Series on Saturday, April 10, at 10 a.m., with a hike through Olivia’s Forest in Smithfield. Read the full article in The Valley Breeze... Keep reading »
April 7, 2021
Clean-up day planned at Revive the Roots
SMITHFIELD – Celebrating 10 years at Mary Mowry Commons, the nonprofit organization Revive the Roots has announced partnerships with the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council that will bring educational materials along the Mowry House trails. Read the full article... Keep reading »
March 26, 2021
What places in Providence are most at risk from climate change?
Alicia Lehrer, Director of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, was quoted in this story on climate change and the risks it poses to Providence. Here’s what Alicia said: “My vision is really about restoring the natural hydrology of... Keep reading »
February 23, 2021
Vote Yes on Question 2
What is Question 2? Question 2 is a $74 million bond that is on the ballot in Rhode Island’s March 2, 2021 special election. Voting yes on Question 2 shows your approval for major investments in clean water,... Keep reading »
February 18, 2021
Test Shows Woonasquatucket is Getting Cleaner!
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – For 18 years, Cynthia Morissette has been testing water quality with her students, and the Woonasquatucket River near Riverside Park in Providence has always tested positive for concerning bacteria called fecal coliform. That is,... Keep reading »
February 11, 2021
Alicia Lehrer, our Executive Director, will join NiRoPe at Studio 10 on Friday, February 12th at 12:30. Watch her live or come back for a link to the video.
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) sparks economic development through their work restoring the Woonasquatucket River and communities around it, and by enhancing, extending and bringing people to the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. The WRWC is a successful model... Keep reading »