In The News
December 11, 2023
Senator Whitehouse Announces $1.59 Million in Federal Funding through National Coastal Resilience Fund
On Friday, December 1, United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse announced over $1.5 million in federal funding had been awarded through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to improve the environmental resiliency of Rhode Island communities. The Woonasquatucket River... Keep reading »
November 20, 2023
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Celebrates Graduation of Nuevas Voces’ Third Cohort
PROVIDENCE—On the evening of Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, community leaders and residents all gathered at Farm Fresh RI to celebrate the Nuevas Voces graduates of the 2023 program. Speakers at the event included... Keep reading »
November 17, 2023
City of Providence Announces Launch of Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), in partnership with the City of Providence, is excited to announce the launch of our latest Greenway project! The Promenade Kinsley Greenway Expansion will be an off-road, shared-use path spanning one mile... Keep reading »
November 6, 2023
New Woony Greenway Connector
The WRWC was featured in Providence Daily Dose! Providence Daily Dose shared in its article the collaboration between the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), Gotham Greens, and the City of Providence to add a new stretch of the... Keep reading »
October 25, 2023
Savor the Full Moon with the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
The WRWC was recently featured in RI Monthly! The WRWC will be hosting a family-friendly, full moon hike at Steere Hill this Sunday, October 29. The Steere Hill Conservation Area is known for its scenery, wildlife, and agricultural... Keep reading »
October 8, 2023
‘Mini-Forest’ Plants Seeds of Change for Neighborhood Youth
The WRWC was featured in EcoRI News last month! Manton Heights, a housing development serving low-income families from Olneyville and Manton, is the latest site for environmental justice projects focused on empowering the community and teaching them about... Keep reading »
October 5, 2023
Welcome New WRWC Staff!
The WRWC is growing, and we want to introduce our newest staff members! Milo Harris has joined us as our newest Land Stewardship Coordinator through TerraCorps. Gianna Lourenco is our new Youth Education Coordinator through Terracorps. Nautica Vargas... Keep reading »
September 29, 2023
WRWC and Gotham Greens Ribbon-Cutting Event Recap
On Monday, September 25, community partners and elected officials attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Gotham Greens to celebrate the opening of a new off-road multi-use path along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. This new path, located behind the Gotham... Keep reading »
September 26, 2023
Woonasquatucket River Greenway a Slice of Nature in an Urban Setting
The WRWC was recently featured in EcoRI News! The Woonasquatucket River Greenway, which spans 7 miles from Providence to Johnston, has become a vital community asset for recreation and environmental restoration. The Greenway started as an idea by... Keep reading »
September 11, 2023
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and Gotham Greens Celebrate Opening of New Multi-Use Off-Road Trail
WHO: Featured speakers include: 1. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley 2. Governor Dan McKee 3. United States Senator Jack Reed 4. United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse 5. EPA Region 1 Administrator David Cash 6. RIDOT Director Peter Alviti 7.... Keep reading »
August 29, 2023
Taking Root: Environmental Activists Grow Local Efforts
As the impacts of rising climate change and the ghosts of industrialization continue to affect the health and wellbeing of Providence’s most marginalized residents, environmental efforts are ramping up, with community members at the forefront. Community-based organizations, long-time... Keep reading »
August 29, 2023
September Rec Events on the Woonasquatucket River
SMITHFIELD/PROVIDENCE/JOHNSTON – The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is thrilled that it’s Autumn – a beautiful time to be out in nature! This September, the WRWC is offering a new paddle on the Lower Woonasquatucket River Reservoir, the... Keep reading »