In The News
May 7, 2026
Gordon School 2nd Graders Explore Watershed
Gordon School 2nd Graders Explore Watershed Science at the Leo Bouchard Center On May 6th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) welcomed two second-grade classes from Gordon School to the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center for a two-hour, hands-on... Keep reading »
May 7, 2026
Centredale Manor Superfund Site Open House
Community Open House Brings Residents Together to Discuss the Future of the Woonasquatucket River and Centredale Manor Cleanup The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) recently joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Rhode Island Department of Environmental... Keep reading »
May 6, 2026
5th Nuevas Voces Final Project Presentations
5th Nuevas Voces Final Project Presentations: Turning Advocacy into Action in Providence This month, participants in the Nuevas Voces program shared the culmination of nine months of learning, fieldwork, and community action through their final project presentations. Each... Keep reading »
May 3, 2026
FrogWatch Volunteer Training
FrogWatch Volunteer Training Brings Community Science to Life at Leo Bouchard Conservation Center The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council hosted a successful FrogWatch Volunteer Training on May 3rd at the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center, bringing together 18 participants —... Keep reading »
May 1, 2026
APA Excellence in Plan Implementation Award
We’re feeling incredibly honored and grateful this week. Last night, alongside our partners at the City of Providence and Bowman Consulting, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council was proud to receive the Excellence in Plan Implementation Award from the... Keep reading »
April 30, 2026
Meet the Team: William O’Connor
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 »
April 26, 2026
Johnston Earth Day Celebration Recap
Earth Day 2026 in Johnston: Showing Up for the River & Greenway This year’s Earth Day Celebration and Clean Day in Johnston was simply the best. Good people, meaningful work, and a shared love for the Woonasquatucket. On... Keep reading »
April 24, 2026
Arbor Day and Growing RI’s Urban Forest
Celebrating Arbor Day and Growing Rhode Island’s Urban Forest We were honored to join the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and partners across the state in celebrating Rhode Island’s 129th Arbor Day, and to be recognized as... Keep reading »
April 24, 2026
Girls Bike Camp 2026
Girls Bike Camp 2026: Building Confidence, One Ride at a Time This April school break, 12 young riders joined us for our 2026 Girls Bike Camp, a week dedicated to building confidence, skills, and joy on two wheels.... Keep reading »
April 20, 2026
Watershed Water Quality Monitoring
The 2026 Water Quality Monitoring season is officially underway along the Woonasquatucket River, and once again we are grateful for the volunteers who make this work possible. Each spring through fall, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) leads... Keep reading »
April 15, 2026
We’re Hiring: Project Manager (Pedestrian/Cyclist Transportation Infrastructure)
Position: Project Manager (Pedestrian/Cyclist Transportation Infrastructure) The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is a non-profit organization seeking an individual who will lead the planning, design, and construction of capital projects that advance the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. The Project... Keep reading »
April 12, 2026
Flower Power: Art, Bikes, and a Really Nice Morning Outside
Flower Power: Art, Bikes, and a Really Nice Morning Outside Last Saturday, we gathered behind Gotham Greens with 55 community members for to get outside, celebrate art, and enjoy the Greenway in bloom with a community bike ride.... Keep reading »