In The News
September 16, 2024
The Met School Environmental Leaders Program Launches with a San Souci Cleanup
September 12th, WRWC proudly kicked off the 2024-2025 Environmental Leaders Program in collaboration with The Met School, marking another exciting year of empowering students to become champions for environmental stewardship. Last week, two advisories of sophomore students from... Keep reading »
September 13, 2024
Exploring the Kinsley Avenue & Promenade Street Greenway Project
KINSLEY AVENUE & PROMENADE STREET Multi-use Trail | Providence The Kinsley Avenue & Promenade Street Greenway Project is transforming the area just west of Downtown Providence into a vibrant linear park. This initiative, a collaboration between the Woonasquatucket... Keep reading »
September 3, 2024
Celebrate the Transformation of Eagle Square Bridge at the Pocket Park Party!
Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 Time: 1 PM – 4 PM Location: Eagle Square Pocket Park, Providence, RI – The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has completed significant improvements to the Woonasquatucket River Greenway through Eagle Square in... Keep reading »
August 27, 2024
Senator Reed announces SNEP grants in Rhode Island
When: Thursday, September 5 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 2 River Drive, Providence, RI (in the meadow across from the Narragansett Boat Club, overlooking the Seekonk River – parking available along River Drive) On Thursday, September... Keep reading »
August 27, 2024
We’re Hiring: Red Shed Bicycle Education Program Manager
Red Shed Bicycle Education Program Manager Gerente del Programa de Educación Para el Ciclismo de Red Shed View Job Description PDF (English) Ver descripción del puesto en PDF (Español) The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) seeks a confident and... Keep reading »
August 22, 2024
Paddle into Autumn with WRWC: Final Two Trips of the Season!
Join us for the final two paddle trips of the 2024 season! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or new to the sport, these upcoming trips are the perfect way to experience the beauty and serenity of the Woonasquatucket... Keep reading »
August 22, 2024
Protected: Launch of VECINA.ORG – A New Digital Resource for Olneyville
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August 21, 2024
Celebrating the 2024 Red Shed Bike Camp Season
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 »
August 20, 2024
Inside 41ºN: Exploring ‘Water Pressure’ and WRWC’s Push for Resilience
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 »
August 16, 2024
Eagle Square Bridge Transformed: Youth-Designed Mural and Benches Unveiled
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 »
August 14, 2024
WRWC Receives Grant from United Way of RI to Support Community Empowerment Program, Nuevas Voces
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 »
August 9, 2024
PASA – RIVER ADVENTURES!
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 »