Join us for a bike tour of “The Jewels of Smithfield”. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and the Town of Smithfield partnered, with funding from the Rhode Island Foundation, to build an exciting signage and tour program that highlights Smithfield’s wonderful water resources.

The Jewels of Smithfield signs tell a story that most Rhode Islanders don’t know about the industrial history of the reservoirs and the rich history of Native American use of the Woonasquatucket River system.

These reservoirs no longer power mills. Now, they are wonderful, clean water resources enjoyed by Rhode Islanders and visitors alike for boating, fishing and swimming. With 88 percent of Smithfield lands flowing into the Woonasquatucket River, the town is the heart of the Woonasquatucket and is a vital partner in the WRWC’s restoration and revitalization efforts.