In The News
September 23, 2024
Celebrating the Success of the Eagle Square Pocket Park Party and Revitalizing the Greenway
On Sunday, September 22nd, 2024, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) hosted a successful Eagle Square Pocket Park Party in Providence, RI, despite an unexpected delay due to rain the previous day. Thanks to the flexibility of the... Keep reading »
September 17, 2024
Champions of the Lost Causes: Alicia J. Lehrer
In a recent episode of Champions of the Lost Causes, host Marvin Stockwell sat down with Alicia J. Lehrer, Executive Director of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), to discuss the journey and evolution of the organization. The... Keep reading »
September 16, 2024
Recap: Fiesta Del Barrio – A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Resilience
On Saturday, September 14th, 2024, the Olneyville Resilience Hub hosted the highly anticipated Fiesta Del Barrio, and what a party it was! Over 200 community members gathered on Hyat Street in Providence from noon to 3PM, for the... Keep reading »
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 »