The Pawcatuck Watershed offers unlimited recreational opportunities. 57 miles of rivers, mostly flat-water paddling on the rivers; numerous streams in pristine forest for fishing native brook …

The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed encompasses a 300 square mile area of land in southwestern RI and southeastern CT. Its seven major drainage basins include the Queen, Wood, …

Since its inception in 1983 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA) has fostered a mission to preserve and protect the integrity of …

WPWA originally produced these river route maps for the Wood and Pawcatuck Rivers back in 2012. The maps were updated in 2020 to reflect changes made to the rivers thanks to several …

The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA) was established in 1983 in response to a groundsw ell of interest generated by a National Park Service study conducted that year, …

Join the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association. Our membership year is June 1 through May 31 and is open to anyone who loves the Watershed. WPWA members can enjoy the …

Fishing is an ancient practice that dates back many thousands of years, primarily as a source for food. Nowadays though, it is mainly a reason to get out of the house, enjoy some peace and …

In 2014 WPWA was awarded a $720,000 grant to develop a watershed wide management plan for flood resiliency. This project addresses the problems faced by cities and towns in the Wood …

This map shows the locations of the water quality testing sites sponsored by Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA). Sites monitored by Salt Ponds Coalition (SPC), Save the …

Born and raised in Cumberland, RI WPWA executive director Chris Fox was transplanted into the watershed in 1996 after graduating from the University of Rhode Island. His diverse studies in …