Webinar: Green Schoolyards and Citizen Science
March 26, 2015
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Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department isn’t just interested in managing stormwater at schools—we’re leveraging opportunities to create outdoor classrooms that connect students to their environment. Join us on Monday, March 30 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for Green City, Clean Waters: A Case Study for Greening Schoolyards in Philadelphia, a webinar presented by Toronto-based urban environmental organization Eve
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PWD Wins EPA Award for Turning Poop Into Power!
December 15, 2014
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Public Affairs
It’s not often that PWD gets to share the stage with tech superstars Apple and Google, the design mavens at Herman Miller, or the cool kids at REI and Trek Bicycles.
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Stanley’s Hardware Named First Stormwater Pioneer
December 12, 2014
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Maggie Wood
“You don’t get a chance very often in life to be a pioneer at anything,” noted Stanley’s True Value Hardware President Mark Jaconski, who with his brother Joe was honored as Philadelphia’s first Stormwater Pioneer.
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Congratulations to Stanley’s True Value Hardware
November 20, 2014
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Maggie Wood
It’s official. PWD named the first Stormwater Pioneer—Stanley’s Hardware in Roxborough. Congratulations to third-generation business owners Mark and Joe Jaconski and their stormwater management design team from Ruggiero Plante Land Design.
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Green City, Clean Waters Wins Planning Excellence Award
October 21, 2014
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Public Affairs
Congratulations to our Green City, Clean Waters program for being awarded the American Planning Association (APA) Pennsylvania Chapter’s Planning Excellence Award in Implementation!
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Greening Lea Playground
October 17, 2014
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Public Affairs
Congratulations to Lea Elementary School which recently completed phase I of its playground transformation project! Previously an asphalt lot, the Greening Lea project will revitalize the school’s 41,000 square foot playground and convert it into a vibrant, fun educational space for the school and the larger community.
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Meet the 2014 Philadelphia Spokesdog Winners!
September 30, 2014
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Public Affairs
Congratulations to the winners of our 2014 Philly Water’s Best Friend Spokesdog Competition: Daisy Ann, a hound dog from Lower Moyamensing and Gracie, a corgi from Juniata! These two eco-friendly pups and their guardians will teach neighbors about the importance of picking up after their pets to keep our waterways clean.
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A Fishing Success on Schuylkill Banks
September 12, 2014
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Public Affairs
On Saturday, September 6th, the Philadelphia Water Department, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and PA Fish & Boat convened at Schuylkill Banks for the 10th Annual Philly Fun Fishing Fest. With sunny, perfect weather it was a great opportunity for family and friends to unwind by the water and try their hand at fishing.
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Permeable Pavement Pilot Project Water-Pouring Toast
July 25, 2014
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Public Affairs
Following up Friday’s ribbon cutting was a water-pouring toast on Tuesday, July 22nd at the Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Cardone Industries Stormwater Management Innovations
July 24, 2014
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Public Affairs
On Friday, July 18th, the Philadelphia Water Department took a trip to Cardone Industries for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the $3.4 million grant awarded to Cardone in 2013, as part of the Stormwater Management Incentives Program (SMIP).
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