Reed delivers millions of dollars in federal grants for Watershed Wellness

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed will host a tour to local and state officials to give an update on the $43.6 million federal grant through the Southeast New England Program for Coastal Watershed Restoration program in Providence.

The tour will be guided by the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council executive director Alicia Lehrer and will begin at noon at Riverside Park.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, deputy administrator Janet McCabe, and EPA regional administrator David Cash, along with Reps. David Cicilline and Jim Langevin will also be at the event.

Reed launched the program in 2014. The funding will be to revitalize local watersheds in Rhode Island and Southern New England, including WRWC’s efforts in Riverside Park.

ABC 6 News will be streaming this event on our website.