In The News
July 18, 2024
Manton Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden Project Underway in Johnston, Rhode Island
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 »
July 5, 2024
Red Shed Bike Camp Celebrates Successful Completion of First Summer Cohort
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council’s Red Shed Bike Camp is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the first cohort of its summer-long program. Over the course of a week, 14 enthusiastic campers aged 8-13 participated in an... Keep reading »
July 2, 2024
Enhance Your Language Skills and Cultural Knowledge at Olneyville Resilience Hub!
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and the Coalition for a Multilingual Rhode Island (CMRI) are thrilled to announce a new community initiative designed to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 PM, neighbors ... Keep reading »
June 28, 2024
Mayor Smiley Signs FY2025 Budget including $125,000 for WRWC Greenway
Mayor Smiley Signs FY2025 Budget Friday, June 28, 2024 FY25 budget strengthens the city’s financial position, improves city services, and includes historic investment in education History was made today at Mount Pleasant Library as the budget for the... Keep reading »
June 25, 2024
WRWC TerraCorps Members and New Pollinator Garden Featured on The Rhode Home
Celebrating Community and Nature: WRWC TerraCorps Members Featured on The Rhode Show We’re excited to share that our WRWC TerraCorps members, Gianna Lourenco, Milo Harris, and India Jencks, were recently featured on WPRI’s The Rhode Home. They appeared... Keep reading »
June 17, 2024
Free Water Filters for Providence, RI Residents
English Español The Olneyville Resilience Hub, in partnership with the the WRWC and Nine Neighborhood Fund launched the Lead-Free Initiative this spring. This program will distribute 2,000 top-rated lead and PFA removal water filters to 02908 and 02909... Keep reading »
June 12, 2024
FREE CANOE RIDES AT RIVERSIDE PARK THIS SUMMER
Our incredibly popular and FREE Community Paddle series returns to Riverside Park this summer for the 4th year in a row! The free canoe rides are offered weekly on Thursdays, starting July 11th through September 12th from 4... Keep reading »
June 6, 2024
Nine Neighborhood Fund’s Lead-Free initiative
The Olneyville Resilience Hub, in partnership with the WRWC and Nine Neighborhood Fund launched the Lead-Free Initiative this spring. This program aims to distribute at least 2,000 top-rated lead and PFA removal water filters to residents of the... Keep reading »
June 5, 2024
COX Communications & WRWC Install Bandalong Bandit™ Litter Trap on Woonasquatucket River
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, Cox Communications and Storm Water Systems came together on Wednesday, June 5th in Providence to install the Woonasquatucket River’s own Bandalong Bandit™ Litter Trap. The Bandalong Bandit™ helps remove trash and debris from... Keep reading »
May 24, 2024
Puerta de Refugio Basin Repairs
This season’s heavy rainfall has taken a toll on our stormwater basins. Severe weather significantly impacted these basins at Puerta de Refugio. These basins are designed to manage rainwater, particularly in parking lot linear swales—long, shallow depressions meant... Keep reading »
May 22, 2024
Can mathematicians help to solve social-justice problems?
Can mathematicians help to solve social-justice problems? Researchers discuss the triumphs and trials of using their craft to tackle society’s greatest challenges. By Rachel Crowell Read the original article here When Carrie Diaz Eaton trained as a... Keep reading »
May 21, 2024
We’re Hiring: Summer Bicycle Education Instructor
About the Red Shed View Job Description English (PDF) View Job Description Spanish (PDF) The Red Shed is the home of bicycle education programs at the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), an environmental nonprofit in Providence, RI. Our... Keep reading »