In The News
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 »
October 4, 2019
WRWC Highlighting Jewels of Smithfield!
See Smithfield PatchCheck out how the WRWC is highlighting the Jewels of Smithfield! A $10,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation will commemorate the role of the Woonasquatucket River in Smithfield’s mill history. Learn more at the Smithfield Patch here.... Keep reading »
August 28, 2019
Electrofishing Sheds Light
See more at ABC6Check out coverage of our electrofishing over at ABC6. Way to represent, Sara! ABC6 – Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, Weather... Keep reading »
June 3, 2019
Transforming the Greenway
Press ReleaseThe Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, in partnership with the Johnston Historical Society, will gather friends and volunteers to explore and clean up the northern section of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Johnston. The WRWC has worked in Johnston... Keep reading »
May 13, 2019
Students Celebrate Releasing Trout into the River
Press ReleaseTwo local elementary schools will be at Riverside Park in Providence at 10 AM, to celebrate an end to the yearlong Fish in the Classroom program.... Keep reading »
April 23, 2019
2019 Earth Month Clean Days Kickoff Recap
2019 Clean Days Kickoff Recap In 2019, nearly 400 volunteers came together over two days of kickoff events to start our spring off right – despite the rain on Earth Day! On Earth Day, April 22, 2019, nearly... Keep reading »