The Story of Water – Through Art
June 6, 2013 | Paul Fugazzotto
Had you been on the 300 block of Christian Street on Saturday afternoon, you might have asked yourself, “What are these blue dots all over the street?
Read More →The Schuylkill Action Network closes Beer Week & the Schuylkill Sojourn with a celebration of Stonefly IPA
June 4, 2013 | Public Affairs
This Friday, June 7th, the members of the Schuylkill Sojourn (who are paddling to Pottstown today) will arrive in Philadelphia at Boat House Row. The Schuylkill Sojourn is a weeklong kayaking and camping expedition along the Schuylkill River.
Read More →Shissler Spray Park Welcomes Its First Guests
May 30, 2013 | Paul Fugazzotto
The spray park, a joint initiative between Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Mural Arts program, became an official part of ‘The Big Green Block’ in Kensington.
Read More →Community Art Day – Help Us Create A Lasting Impression!
May 28, 2013 | Public Affairs
This Saturday, June 1st, The Philadelphia Water Department, in partnership with Mural Arts, will host a community art making day in Queen Village at Christian and 3rd Streets. Stacy Levy, renowned environmental artist and sculptor plans to coordinate the creation of a project highlighting the ways in which water travels under our streets and into the rivers and streams.
Read More →Rain Art: Queen Village Workshop with Stacy Levy
May 14, 2013 | Maggie Wood
Join the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the Philadelphia Water Department on Saturday May 18th from 10:00am-3:30pm for a design workshop with renowned environmental artist, Stacy Levy, at the Shot Tower Playground in Queen Village.
Read More →Calling all Engineers!
May 10, 2013 | Maggie Wood
Are you an engineer? Interested in green stormwater management? Engineering design, construction and planning for the City’s Green City Clean Waters Program? The Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Implementation Program has graduate engineer civil service positions available.
Read More →Spring Blooming in the Schuylkill
May 9, 2013 | Maggie Wood
Some customers in Roxborough and East Falls have been noticing an earthy odor in their drinking water. This is not uncommon in spring and summer when warmer water temperatures and abundant nutrients encourage blue-green algae to grow.
Read More →Is Your Dog the Next PWD Spokesdog?
May 8, 2013 | Maggie Wood
Does your dog have star power? Is he or she the sweetest, cutest, most intelligent and amazing animal in the City? There’s still time to register your dog for the 2013 Philly Watersheds Spokesdog Contest, now in its third year.
Read More →Congratulations! Greenfield Gets the Green Ribbon
May 1, 2013 | Paul Fugazzotto
On Tuesday, April 22nd, Greenfield Elementary School was selected as a 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the awardees.
Read More →Water Sheds a Tear for Glen Abrams
March 15, 2013 | Matthew Fritch
Glen Abrams, one of our original cast members, is moving on this week. He has played a major role in getting our Green City, Clean Waters initiative up and running and led countless other projects and partnerships.
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