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June 3, 2019
Transforming the Woonasquatucket River Greenway, Revitalization Deeply Rooted in History
Press ReleaseThe Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, in partnership with the Johnston Historical Society, will gather friends and volunteers to explore and clean up the northern section of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Johnston. The WRWC has worked in Johnston... Keep reading »
May 13, 2019
3rd – 5th Graders Celebrate Releasing their Trout into the Woonasquatucket River
Press ReleaseTwo local elementary schools will be at Riverside Park in Providence at 10 AM, to celebrate an end to the yearlong Fish in the Classroom program.... Keep reading »
April 11, 2019
Woonasquatucket River Greenway Upgrades on the Way
ABC6The upgrades are expected to make for safer bike commutes between Eagle Square and the Providence Place Mall as well as cleaner water in the river.... Keep reading »
April 8, 2019
Transforming the Greenway, WRWC Stewards lead the way
Press ReleaseThis Earth Day starts the next transformation on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Providence. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council in partnership with the City of Providence has hired McMahon Associates to lead a large scale design project to... Keep reading »
March 27, 2019
Annual Woonasquatucket Fish Count Around the Corner
ABC6Volunteers for the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council count herring twice a day through late May.... Keep reading »
February 20, 2019
This Way to the Woony
Providence JournalImagine hopping in a self-driving shuttle that will take you to the Woonasquatucket River for a day of exploring. Well, that’s soon to be reality. The Woonasquatucket River corridor will be home to a free pilot project that... Keep reading »
February 5, 2019
Highlights of WRWC’s 2018 & 2019 Stormwater Work
Green Infrastructure RIIn 2018, the WRWC brought more amazing Green Infrastructure projects to the community. GI projects use nature-based solutions that address stormwater flooding and pollution in our neighborhoods and along the Greenway. Check out the coverage from our partner... Keep reading »
October 25, 2018
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza unveils 20-year revitalization plan for Woonasquatucket River
Providence JournalHere it is – the Woonasquatucket Vision Plan for the Valley and Olneyville neighborhoods of Providence! For over 25 years, the WRWC has been the constant voice for change on the downtown stretch of Woonasquatucket River Greenway. See... Keep reading »
September 28, 2018
Reclaiming of Woonasquatucket River has improved life in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood
Providence JournalWe’ve been working for 25 years to revitalize the Woonasquatucket River and the communities it flows through. The transformation is real, it is palpable, and we’re working on an even brighter future. The Providence Journal shined a spotlight... Keep reading »
September 5, 2018
Woony River Ride runs through local towns
Valley BreezeSummer’s last hurrah means time to get out and enjoy the Greenway and watershed on two wheels. Our Woony River Hero, Elliott, shows just how to do it for the 2018 Woony River Ride.... Keep reading »
August 13, 2018
Green Infrastructure to Decrease Stormwater Flooding, Enhance Water Quality and Promote Equity
Urban Waters Learning NetworkThe WRWC has been working hard to bring Green Infrastructure solutions to our Greenway neighborhoods. We’re getting noticed, and people are learning that it’s not just about cleaning water – it’s about changing neighborhoods and growing stewards.... Keep reading »
July 24, 2018
Park Yourself Here
Providence OnlineParks along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway received some great props in this Providence Monthly highlight on Providence Parks. The WRWC has worked tirelessly since the 1990s to bring parks along the Greenway from a state of degraded disrepair... Keep reading »