In The News
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 »
August 5, 2024
Riverside Park’s Green Roofs
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 »
August 2, 2024
A Night to Remember: Our Fish Fun(d) Event Raises Over $18,000!
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 »
July 30, 2024
A Big Win for Stump Pond: WRWC Removes Over 2,000 Pounds of Invasive Water Chestnut
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 »
July 25, 2024
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and Partners Seek Volunteers for Water Chestnut Removal at Stump Pond
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 »
July 19, 2024
WRWC Expresses Gratitude to Representative Seth Magaziner for Support on Key Projects
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 »
July 19, 2024
WRWC Awarded 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant for Digital Connectivity
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 »