Last week, the we proudly celebrated the successful completion of the 2024 Red Shed Bike Camp. Over 80 young people ages 8-13 completed the program this season. Our graduation event, held on Friday, August 16th, was a heartwarming... Keep reading »
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is actively tackling the escalating challenges of flooding and water pollution in Rhode Island, issues highlighted in the recent 41ºN article “Water Pressure” by Ellen Liberman. Our Executive Director, Alicia J. Lehrer,... Keep reading »
Providence, RI – On the morning of Friday, August 16th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), DownCity Design, partners, family and friends gathered at the newly transformed Eagle Square Bridge for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially unveil a... Keep reading »
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is excited to share the news that we have been awarded significant funding from the United Way of Rhode Island’s Providence Equity Fund. This grant will support our Community Program, Nuevas Voces,... Keep reading »
Over the past decade, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has proudly partnered with the Providence After School Alliance’s (PASA) summer program, “AfterZone,” to deliver the engaging and educational 5-week River Adventures program. Designed to foster a deep... Keep reading »
Did you know Riverside Park has not one, but two buildings with green roofs? Both the River Ranger Shed and the Bicycle Education Program Red Shed have green roofs! A green roof, or living roof, is a special... Keep reading »
On August 1st, we came together in the heart of the summer at Buttonwoods Brewery for a celebration like no other, and what a night it was! Over 150 supporters gathered to join us in our mission, and... Keep reading »
We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent water chestnut removal event at Stump Pond. Despite the scorching heat and long hours, our dedicated volunteers turned out in force and made a significant impact on the health... Keep reading »
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is recruiting volunteers to help remove invasive water chestnut plants from Stump Pond in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The water chestnut is... Keep reading »
This week, the staff of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) met with United States Representative Seth Magaziner and his team for a productive discussion on several important initiatives. The conversation covered the Bicycling in Kids’ Education (B.I.K.E)... Keep reading »
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has been selected as a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantee. Out of over 3,300 applications from across the country, including Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we are proud... Keep reading »
Rendering by Hao He We are thrilled to announce that the Manton Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden Project is now underway in Johnston, Rhode Island. This innovative project aims to develop an outdoor classroom and garden that... Keep reading »