In The News
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 »
May 14, 2024
We’re Hiring: Woonasquatucket River Watershed Recreation Guide
Position: Woonasquatucket River Watershed Recreation Guide View Job Description PDF (English) Ver descripción del puesto en PDF (Español) The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is looking for a part time and year-round Recreation Guide to lead groups on... Keep reading »
May 9, 2024
Leo Bouchard Conservation Center opens after renovations
Officials from Smithfield and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council attended the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Leo Bouchard Conservation Center, which will serve as an education center for area students. SMITHFIELD – On a sunny afternoon last Saturday,... Keep reading »
May 4, 2024
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Unveils Renovated Leo Bouchard Conservation Center With Community Celebration
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Unveils Renovated Leo Bouchard Conservation Center With Community Celebration Facility will serve as education hub and community resource for conservation and enrichment The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) officially unveiled the newly renovated Leo... Keep reading »
May 2, 2024
Building environmental resilience is a community effort in Smithfield
The truth is, most parents in the town of Smithfield have no idea who I am, but their kids most certainly do. For the past two years, I’ve been immersed in elementary school classrooms, bringing environmental education to... Keep reading »
May 1, 2024
Webinar: Assessing the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Water Quality
On May 1st the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and SDS Capstone Students offered an enlightening and exploratory webinar, Assessing the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Water Quality: A Comprehensive Exploratory Analysis. The team delved into the analysis of water quality... Keep reading »
May 1, 2024
Woonasquatucket Greenway to get 30 New Trees
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — 30 new trees will be planted May 10 at the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Greenway in Johnston thanks to a partnership with Citizens Bank and Plant-It Food Company. Three types of native trees will... Keep reading »