In The News
September 6, 2025
Nuevas Voces Kicks Off Its 5th Cohort in Providence
Nuevas Voces Kicks Off Its 5th Cohort in Providence The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is excited to announce the launch of the fifth cohort of Nuevas Voces, our bilingual advocacy program empowering Providence residents to become community leaders.... Keep reading »
September 5, 2025
Graduate Students to Conduct Environmental Testing in the Watershed
Brown University Graduate Students Conduct Environmental Testing in the Woonasquatucket Watershed On September 3rd, we had the pleasure of hosting a tour for graduate students from Brown University’s Swearer Center for Public Service. These students will be conducting... Keep reading »
September 3, 2025
WRWC is Hiring: Nuestros Bosques Program Coordinator
WRWC is Hiring: Nuestros Bosques Program Coordinator The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as Nuestros Bosques (NB) Program Coordinator. This part-time position (25–30 hours per week) is... Keep reading »
September 3, 2025
WRWC is Hiring: Community Action Director
WRWC is Hiring: Community Action Director The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our leadership team as Community Action Director (CAD). This senior-level position is all about people power—ensuring watershed... Keep reading »
August 23, 2025
Camp Woonasquatucket Wrap-Up Celebration
Camp Woonasquatucket Wrap-Up Celebration: A Perfect End to Our First Summer Camp Woonasquatucket’s very first season went out with a bang and what a celebration it was! On Friday, August 22, we welcomed campers, families, and friends to... Keep reading »
August 22, 2025
Noche de Música y Baile Brings the Heat to Donigian Park
Noche de Música y Baile Brings the Heat to Donigian Park What a night! On Friday, August 22, Donigian Park came alive with the rhythm and energy of Noche de Música y Baile. Over 30 friends, families, and... Keep reading »
August 22, 2025
Meet the Team: Gianna Lourenco
Our team is at the heart of everything we do at the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and we’re excited to share their stories with you! In our “Meet the Team” series, we’ll highlight the passionate individuals who make... Keep reading »
August 22, 2025
2024 Annual Report
2024 was a big year for the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC)—and we’re excited to share all we accomplished with you in the 2024 Annual Report, which highlights the many ways we advanced environmental justice, public health, and... Keep reading »
August 22, 2025
Our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan About the Plan The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is committed to transforming the Woonasquatucket River from an abused natural resource into a source of renewal, resilience, and connection. Read the Woonasquatucket River Watershed... Keep reading »
August 22, 2025
Health Risks of Eating Fish from the Woonasquatucket River
Public Meeting Recap: Health Risks of Eating Fish from the Woonasquatucket River On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, community members gathered at North Providence Town Hall for a public meeting co-hosted by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)... Keep reading »
August 20, 2025
Take Me Fishing!
We were excited to step outside our watershed and join Take Me Fishing Day in Middletown this past weekend! Nearly 250 people came together to try their hand at fishing, enjoy crafts and activities, and spend a summer... Keep reading »
August 18, 2025
Smithfield Eagle Scout Takes Action Against Fishing Line Pollution
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is excited to celebrate the work of Cameron Caisse, a junior at Smithfield High School and member of Troop 1 Greenville, who recently completed his Eagle Scout project with an important environmental... Keep reading »