@PhillyH2O at Home: Gardening for Clean Water: Composting allows for fertilizer-free gardens, better for waterways.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
We support gardens because they're good for Philly waterways and Philly communities....
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Love Morris Park @ Home with a New Water-Centered Storymap: In celebration of LYP, we explore history and green infrastructure.
Friday, May 15, 2020 | Daniel Schupsky
While our walking history/green infrastructure tour is on pause, our online storymap is a great way to participate safely during Love Your Park Week....
Read More →PhillyH2O @ Home: Listen to Nature: Listen for the sound of spring in Philly parks.
Thursday, May 14, 2020 | Dottie Baumgarten
Enjoy this sound clip of spring peepers in the Pennypack Watershed....
Read More →Murals Promote Tap Where More Skeptics Live: PWD/Mural Arts projects started in 2019 get people talking about facts.
Friday, May 8, 2020 | Grace Maiorano
We partnered with Mural Arts Philadelphia to create works of public art with a simple theme: Drink more tap....
Read More →Philly Water Bar marks one year of hydration + education: Since April 2019, our pop-up water bar has served more than just drinks.
Thursday, May 7, 2020 | Grace Maiorano
During Drinking Water Week 2020, we reflect on the Philly Water Bar’s year-long journey....
Read More →@PhillyH2O at Home: TP vs. Wipes!: Try this experiment to see why wipes don't flush.
Thursday, April 30, 2020 | Dottie Baumgarten
PWD educator Dottie Baumgarten shows what makes toilet paper the only thing to flush....
Read More →@PhillyH2O at Home: Social Distancing and City Nature: Learn and engage with our watersheds while following safety guidelines.
Friday, April 24, 2020 | Daniel Schupsky
Take part in this fun citizen science activity while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Read More →Earth Day @ 50: 5 Ways We Contribute: Clean water and waterways don't come without a healthy planet.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Brian Rademaekers
Five ways the Philadelphia Water Department works to further the ideals that embody Earth Day....
Read More →Customers: Flushing Wipes Could Cost You, Damage Infrastructure: Flushing anything but toilet paper could mean pricey plumber visit.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | Brian Rademaekers
A surge in wipes could be bad news for residents trying to avoid big expenses like major plumbing repairs....
Read More →Safe Things to Do During COVID-19: Watershed Steward Certification!: Penn State Master Watershed Steward program is shifting 2020 training to Zoom.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Grace Maiorano
Starting April 2nd, the Penn State Master Watershed Steward program is shifting its education and training to an online platform....
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Water Blues, Green Solutions Launches Website
Penn State Public Media recently launched an interactive website to accompany the documentary, Water Blues, Green Solutions, which features Philadelphia prominently.
Greening Philadelphia: Short Films Screenings at Temple University
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Water Blues, Green Solutions Airing on WHYY
Tune into WHYY at 1:30pm this Sunday to catch the Water Blues, Green Solutions film by PennState!