Blackstone River Watershed Council

06/18/2026

Some wild flowers growing in our pollinator gardens. The bees and butterflies were busy floating around. How many of these flowers can you identify? The BRWC has planted a wide variety of wild flowers and native plants in an effort to attract a variety of insects to help pollinate the flowers and to help with creating a healthier diversity of plants in the area.

06/15/2026

From the BRWC vaults. November 2016. Memories of Ray Pado.

06/14/2026

Join us for a free presentation this Wednesday evening offered by the North Smithfield Heritage Association to learn how Mammoth Mill Park is being transformed from an overgrown industrial site into a destination for history, recreation, and conservation. Advanced registration is encouraged by following the link.

History, restoration, and the future of Mammoth Mills Park

06/12/2026

We need this at Sycamore Landing.

05/15/2026

Last week John Marsland had a nice article in The Valley Breeze Newspapers titled: Blackstone River: Currents of Connection

Editor’s note: This week, John Marsland, president and founder of Blackstone River Watershed Council, provides Breeze readers with an update on the Watershed Council / Friends of the Blackstone ongoing

05/15/2026

There are some exciting things going on at the Blackstone River Watershed Council! First, our annual meeting and election of officers will take place on Wednesday May 20th at 6:30 PM at our environmental center at 100 New River Road, Manville (Lincoln) RI. This meeting is open to the public and anyone can attend.

Second, as part of a grant and in partnership with the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and the National Park Foundation; Cool Air Creations in Smithfield did a fantastic job of placing the beautiful and colorful wrap on our fishing trailer. This fishing trailer is used to store all of the equipment used in our fishing programs that we sponsor throughout the year. Many of these events are aimed at providing opportunities for children, some who have never fished before, to be able to learn the basics of fishing and to have a fun day along the river. Check out this beautiful trailer!

05/10/2026

Our annual meeting will be Wednesday May 20th at 6:30 pm. All are invited. 100 New River Road Manville RI