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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Last Tuesday, May 23rd, a host of guest speakers, supporters, and staff joined the WRWC and Farm Fresh Rhode Island as the two announced their latest collaboration: a stormwater installation at the new Farm Fresh RI headquarters in... Keep reading »
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** CONTACT: Jesse Rye (Farm Fresh RI), 401-312-4250 ext. 117 Alicia Lehrer (WRWC), 401-497-8299 Sustainable Development Reshapes Key Providence Corridor: Farm Fresh RI and Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Celebrate Partnership PROVIDENCE, RI – On Tuesday, May... Keep reading »
The WRWC has been celebrating the entire month of April as Earth Month, filled with events and activities throughout the Watershed community. Part of the celebrations recently included a tree planting featuring U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Providence... Keep reading »