In The News
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 »
August 8, 2023
Leo Bouchard Conservation Center to bring environmental programs
The WRWC was recently featured in the Valley Breeze Observer! The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council was granted approval by the Smithfield Town Council for use of the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center for the organization’s environmental education programming. The... Keep reading »
August 8, 2023
Providence keeps flooding. Could green infrastructure be the answer?
WRWC Executive Director Alicia Lehrer was quoted in the latest Providence Journal article on flooding in Providence: Heavy rains are no new feat for Providence, but the rise of fast-developing storms are taking a toll on the city.... Keep reading »
July 19, 2023
Leo Bouchard Conservation Center Becomes Joint Venture between the Town of Smithfield and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
SMITHFIELD—On July 11, the Smithfield Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which grants the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) use of the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center. With this approval, the Town of Smithfield will allow the... Keep reading »
July 5, 2023
Free Community Paddles CANCELLED July 6
Unfortunately, we must cancel our free Community Paddle scheduled for Thursday, July 6, 4-6 pm in Riverside Park. This cancellation is due to the flooding that took place on Tuesday, July 4. The floods caused elevated bacteria levels... Keep reading »
June 21, 2023
Blackstone River Explorer to host special guest speakers
The WRWC was recently featured in The Valley Breeze Observer! The Blackstone Tourism Council has announced its season of guided tours at Central Falls Landing, as well as a special guest speaker series with environmental leaders in Rhode... Keep reading »
June 21, 2023
WRWC’s Red Shed Bike Program Receives RIDOT Highway Safety Champion Award
This past spring, the WRWC was selected as a recipient of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) Highway Safety Champion Award! The Highway Safety Champion Award has five key focus areas as highway safety priorities: occupant protection,... Keep reading »