In The News
November 15, 2024
WRWC Leads the Charge for Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management in Downtown Providence
WRWC Leads the Charge for Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management in Downtown Providence In a initiative aimed at addressing flooding and stormwater management, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has partnered with Groundwork Rhode Island’s GroundCorp and WRWC’s... Keep reading »
November 12, 2024
Spotlight on Our Inspiring Summer Interns: Angie & Randy
At the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), we love to work with bright, passionate individuals who are excited about environmental education and hands-on learning. Every year, we’re fortunate to bring on interns who contribute their talents and energy... Keep reading »
November 4, 2024
Greenspace Glow-Up: Joslin Garden Clean Day Recap
Big thanks to everyone who showed up on November 2nd to make the Joslin Community Garden Clean Day a huge success! With the help of our awesome volunteers, we tackled garden beds, managed invasive plants, and threw around... Keep reading »
November 1, 2024
WRWC’s Gianna Lourenco and Tristan Corona Share Community-Centered Vision at National Coastal Summit
Gianna Lourenco, Youth Education Coordinator, and Tristan Corona, Green Infrastructure Manager, represented the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) at the 2024 Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) Coastal & Estuarine Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit brought together over 300... 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
Launch of VECINA.ORG – A New Digital Resource for Olneyville
VECINA.ORG is officially live, marking a significant milestone in digital equity and data justice for the Olneyville community in Providence, RI. This innovative online resource aims to enhance access to crucial information and services for residents whose... Keep reading »
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 »