In conjunction with a variety of local and coalition partners, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) has been implementing nature based solutions for stormwater management in the Olneyville neighborhood. To showcase the variety of green infrastructure practices, the WRWC has created a walking tour, complete with explanatory signs, that showcases a green roof, rain gardens and bioswales at Riverside Park and the adjacent neighborhood. This tour will be led by WRWC Executive Director Alicia Lehrer, supported by a several other members of the Green Infrastructure Coalition.

As storms increase in intensity and rainfall, it becomes more important that our communities develop low cost ways to improve our resilience in the face of these storms. We are inviting public officials and interested members of our communities to take this tour so that they can see practical solutions for problems that otherwise will become more dangerous over the next decades. Tour participants will see a variety of techniques that can be adapted to specific challenges, and will be encouraged to think about which particular solutions might work in their neighborhoods.

See you on May 18!

The Green Infrastructure Coalition is a collaborative of more than 40 non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies focused on using nature to reduce stormwater pollution. We develop projects to demonstrate the powerful role nature can play to create healthier urban environments. We promote policies to create sustainable funding for stormwater management and green infrastructure solutions. And we connect a wide range of partners to share lessons learned in the Providence Metro area and Aquidneck Island.