The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council formed officially in September 2000.

We are an collection of community residents, town planners, government officials, land trust administrators, scientists, and other interested stakeholders. All community members and interested parties are invited and strongly encouraged to attend and participate! For some ideas on how to contribute your time and knowledge, try our section on Getting Involved.

We meet each month to discuss ongoing projects, future goals, and current issues that face the watershed. Browse the minutes for more information.

Questions or comments, contact Jane Sherman or Jennifer Pereira.

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(View from Atwells Bridge)

Designated an American Heritage River in 1998 for its cultural and historical significance and its position as a unifying force and an opportunity for regional cooperation, the Woonasquatucket is in an excellent position to shape the course of watershed management in Rhode Island. Existing work on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project, the river's rich history and the diverse communities along its banks and contained in its watershed have much to offer as the State
Rhode Island engages this new framework.

For more information about the watershed itself, check out the asset map!

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Adopted by Rhode Island in 1999, the Watershed Approach is a statewide strategy to address problems of water quality, sprawl, and pollution on a regional level and with an emphasis on citizen-based management.

There are many advantages to managing on a watershed level