2021 Stormwater Innovation Expo

October 26, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - October 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

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Discover the latest trends in stormwater management technology and professional services at RI’s only Stormwater Innovation Expo!

About this event

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Join the Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition and the American Planning Association Rhode Island for a two-day opportunity to discover new and innovative products and services being used in the construction and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure across Rhode Island and the industry.

The Expo will take place over two afternoons.

Tuesday, October 26, 1-2:30PM includes a series of speakers and workshops via Zoom.Β Hear from Terry Gray of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Brian Byrnes of Providence Parks as well as presentations about municipal stormwater management and design options and guidelines for the installation of tree trenches.

Wednesday, October 27, 1-5PM includes field trainings and tours of green infrastructure installations at Roger Williams Park in Providence.Β Presented by EJ Prescott in partnership with the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center.

Sponsorships, group discounts, and scholarships are available. Please contact us at [email protected]

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The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition, a coalition of over 50 non-profits, businesses, and government agencies focused on managing stormwater with natural methods has been very active in Rhode Island, focusing on projects to manage stormwater, research, and policy changes to make it easier to implement green infrastructure.

We are partnering with the City of Providence and specifically the Providence Parks Department, to create Rhode Island’s first Stormwater Innovation Center in Roger Williams Park.

Learn more about the Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition: www.greeninfrastructureri.org

Details

A friendly heads up to Park-goers: Maple and Pine avenues at Cladastris Avenue are temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks, limiting vehicle access to Park Avenue via FC Greene Memorial Boulevard. 

This temporary closure makes way for boardwalk construction at Cunliff Lake, a public access project that will enhance recreational opportunities at Roger Williams Park!

During this period, traffic will be detoured to park entrance and exit locations at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Drivers using the Elmwood Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to FC Greene Memorial Boulevard to Linden Avenue to Elmwood Avenue south to Park Avenue east. Those using the Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue exit will follow Cladastris Avenue to Montgomery Avenue to Broad Street south to Warwick Avenue south to Park Avenue west.

Pedestrian and bicycle access will remain open. However, visitors are advised to follow posted signage and respect all barriers, as a crane will be active weekdays from 7AM to 3PM.

For updates and more information about the project, follow @pvdparks
Thanks to everyone who came out to the RWP Winter Wonderland this past Saturday! From cookies and hot cocoa to a visit from the big man in red, there was much merry-making to be had! Bundle up and swing by Roger Williams Park any evening this month to see all the twinkling lights. πŸŽ„

Shout out to all of our Park partners for putting on the festive event:

@pvdparks 
@rwpmuseum 
@rwpbotanicalcenter 
@rwpgatewaycenter 
@rwpzoo
Happy #GivingTuesday2025! Did you know that Roger Williams Park Conservancy, with the help of our many wonderful partners, brought more than 50 programs to the Park this year? Help us offer even more free or low-cost, family-friendly events in 2026 with a donation!

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@pvdfilmfestival 
@providencetourism 
@providenceact 
@cityofprovidence 
@pvdparks 
@ricommerce 
@firstworksri 
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