In The News
May 20, 2025
Spring Water Quality and Herring Counts
This spring, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has been hard at work tracking the health of our river — and the wildlife that calls it home. Thanks to our community, we successfully recruited three new water quality... Keep reading »
May 18, 2025
Spring Adventures with Our Environmental Educators!
Our Environmental Education team has been busy this spring, bringing nature, science, and fun to classrooms and after-school programs all across the Woonasquatucket watershed! Here’s a peek at what they’ve been up to: River Adventurers In-Class (Middle School)... Keep reading »
May 17, 2025
Small But Mighty: Bike Skills Take Off at Tri-County HEZ
In May, we wrapped up a free two-day Bike Skills Workshop series designed for both youth and adults—and while our group was small, we were mighty! Participants included young people and adults who were either learning to ride... Keep reading »
May 16, 2025
Central Providence Unidos Road Map Launch
Congratulations to Central Providence Unidos on Their Bold, Community-Driven Road Map Launch The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is proud to congratulate ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONB) on the exciting launch of their updated Road Map, now rebranded as... Keep reading »
May 13, 2025
Trash Cans as Canvases: Art, Action & a Litter-Free Woonasquatucket
Trash Cans as Canvases: Art, Action & a Litter-Free Woonasquatucket Talk trash with us. We’ve launched an initiative to keep the Woonasquatucket River clean — one beautifully painted trash can at a time. This spring and summer, the... Keep reading »
May 10, 2025
Celebrating Growth at the Joslin Community Garden
Celebrating Growth at the Joslin Community Garden Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Garden Party at the Joslin Community Garden! With more than 50 community members and an incredible lineup of partner organizations, we welcomed... Keep reading »
May 9, 2025
Community MusicWorks Youth Concert Supports the WRWC
Community MusicWorks Youth Concert Supports the WRWC On Friday, May 9th, the Daily Orchestra Program’s Upper and Lower Elementary Orchestras at Community MusicWorks (CMW) held a special concert called Nature Songs—and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council was honored... Keep reading »
May 8, 2025
WRWC’s Community Programs Department Becomes Community Action
WRWC’s Community Programs Department Becomes Community Action The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is proud to announce a bold new chapter for one of our most dynamic departments. What was formerly known as the Community Programs Department will now... Keep reading »
May 6, 2025
We’re Hiring: Resilience Hub Coordinator
We’re Hiring! Become the Coordinator for the Olneyville Resilience Hub Are you passionate about community leadership, environmental justice, and creating safe, empowering spaces? The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is excited to announce an opening for a Resilience... Keep reading »
April 28, 2025
Free Bike Skills Workshops and Community Ride This May!
We are excited to offer a free two-day Bike Skills Workshop series this May—designed for both youth and adults! Whether you’re just learning to ride or looking to sharpen your skills, our Bike Education Team will help you... Keep reading »
April 25, 2025
Meet the Team: Jill Davidson
Jill S. Davidson, Director of Development and Communications she/her 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,... Keep reading »
April 23, 2025
Flooding with PEMA: A Community Workshop at the Olneyville Resilience Hub
Flooding with PEMA: A Community Workshop at the Olneyville Resilience Hub At our latest Speakers Series event, the Olneyville Resilience Hub welcomed the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for a free flooding preparedness workshop. Eighteen neighbors joined us... Keep reading »