In The News
December 26, 2024
Community Comes Together for a Magical Winter Solstice Hike in Smithfield
This past Saturday, December 21st, we hosted a magical Winter Solstice Hike along the beautiful Stillwater Scenic Trail. Fifteen folks, from kids to adults, bundled up and braved the gentle snowfall to celebrate the turning of the seasons... Keep reading »
December 17, 2024
Nuevas Voces Tours Rhode Island State House
Nuevas Voces Tours Rhode Island State House and Hosts Mock Legislative Session Green Infrastructure and Public Transit On a windy and gloomy night, the current Nuevas Voces (New Voices) cohort embarked on an enlightening visit to the Rhode... Keep reading »
December 16, 2024
Celebrating Climate Champions
The Inaugural Graduation of WRWC’s Campeones de Combate Climático On Wednesday, December 11th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) proudly celebrated a momentous milestone: the graduation of the first-ever cohort of Campeones del Combate Climático, a two-year climate... Keep reading »
December 12, 2024
WRWC Annual Holiday Party Recap
On Tuesday, December 10th, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) held our Annual Holiday Party, and what a party it was! Friends, family, neighbors, volunteers, donors, community members, and our incredible staff and Board (including some former Board... Keep reading »
December 5, 2024
Manton Outdoor Classroom Construction Complete: A New Chapter for Environmental Education
We’re thrilled to share that construction of the Manton Outdoor Classroom and Native Plant Garden in Johnston, Rhode Island, is officially complete! This transformative project marks a milestone in our mission to foster environmental education, promote habitat restoration,... Keep reading »
December 5, 2024
Reviving Green Infrastructure at the Lyman Avenue Greenway Entrance
This week, our River Rangers teamed up with Groundwork Rhode Island to restore the stormwater infrastructure at the Lyman Avenue entrance of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. Installed in 2007 to manage flooding and runoff, the system had fallen... Keep reading »
December 1, 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 »
December 1, 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 »
December 1, 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 »
December 1, 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 »
December 1, 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 »
December 1, 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 »