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Our Mission:
To Protect and Improve RI's Pawtuxet River and it's Watershed
We're the Pawtuxet River Authority & Watershed Council. We do things to improve the Pawtuxet River and its extended system of ponds and streams for both preservation of the environment and quality of life in Rhode Island. The Pawtuxet River is the largest river in Rhode Island beginning and ending within the state's boundaries. Its dammed North Branch, the Scituate Reservoir, provides 65% of Rhode Island's drinking water and is the most pristine fresh river water in the state.
Since our creation in 1972, we have worked to help clean up the Pawtuxet River. We have created a number of public fishing and canoeing accesses throughout the watershed (check out "Our Places"). There are no longer industrial discharges into the Pawtuxet. Anglers enjoy fishing the river and anadromous fish return from the ocean to the first seven miles of our river since our dam removal project in Pawtuxet Village. The Pawtuxet System also now boasts the state record for largemouth bass and catfish and holds the largest population of smallmouth bass in the state. Join us to enjoy the scenic beauty and history of the river, as we continue to restore and improve it to keep things clean for generations to come.
We are a 100% volunteer organization.
Since our creation in 1972, we have worked to help clean up the Pawtuxet River. We have created a number of public fishing and canoeing accesses throughout the watershed (check out "Our Places"). There are no longer industrial discharges into the Pawtuxet. Anglers enjoy fishing the river and anadromous fish return from the ocean to the first seven miles of our river since our dam removal project in Pawtuxet Village. The Pawtuxet System also now boasts the state record for largemouth bass and catfish and holds the largest population of smallmouth bass in the state. Join us to enjoy the scenic beauty and history of the river, as we continue to restore and improve it to keep things clean for generations to come.
We are a 100% volunteer organization.
We can use your help! Join the Pawtuxet River Authority and volunteer or donate!
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