Protecting Our River, Preserving Our Future

Join us in our mission to preserve and protect the Blackstone River watershed through education, advocacy, and community action.

Upcoming Events

Yellow Bag Day Cumberland

April 11 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Yellow Bag Day, the annual springtime roadside litter cleanup sponsored by The Valley Breeze, will...

Trash Cleanup – Lonsdale Drive-In

April 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
110 John Street
Lincoln,RI02865
Join the Blackstone River Watershed Council / Friends of the Blackstone in partnership with the...

Board of Directors April Meeting

April 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
100 New River Rd
Manville,RI02838United States
The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone (BRWC/FOB) Board of Directors meets on the...

Earth Day Open House

April 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
100 New River Rd
Manville,RI02838United States
Earth Day Open House at Sycamore Landing Celebrate Earth Day with the Blackstone River Watershed...

Yellow Bag Day Lincoln

April 18 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Yellow Bag Day, the annual springtime roadside litter cleanup sponsored by The Valley Breeze, will...

Trash Cleanup – Mammoth Mills

April 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
6 Mill Street
North Smithfield,RI02896
Join the Blackstone River Watershed Council / Friends of the Blackstone in partnership with the...

Fish Migration Paddle Parade Craft Night

May 7 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
100 New River Rd
Manville,RI02838United States
Join us for a night of crafts, snacks, and fun as we get ready for...

Fourth Annual Fish Migration Paddle Parade

May 16 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
15 Madeira Ave
Central Falls,RI02863
This is the fourth annual Spring Migration Parade to celebrate the Blackstone River and the...

Board of Directors May Meeting

May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
100 New River Rd
Manville,RI02838United States
The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone (BRWC/FOB) Board of Directors meets on the...

Board of Directors June Meeting

June 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
100 New River Rd
Manville,RI02838United States
The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone (BRWC/FOB) Board of Directors meets on the...

What We Do

We have many river and watershed programs and educational opportunities.

Our Watershed

Learn about the history of the Blackstone River and its' watershed.

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Resources

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News & Updates

BRWC/FOB Launches New Website

The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone is excited to announce the launch of our new and improved...