River Wardens: Students Learn How to Protect the Schuylkill
January 11, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
The Schuylkill Action Network has announced its eighth annual student contest for projects related to drinking water protection in the Schuylkill watershed. A recent Newsworks article highlighted some of the details of the contest:
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This Saturday: Green Roofs 101
January 4, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
Want to know the basics behind green roofs? Join master gardener Stephanie Alarcon on Saturday, January 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park for a discussion on the fundamental issues in green roof planning.
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Free and Easy (and Mandatory): Upgrade Your Water Meter
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Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department is working with Itron, a company that specializes in automatic meter readers, to upgrade water meters citywide over the next two years.
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Queen Village, Northern Liberties Spokesdog Competitions Are Under Way
January 3, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
Dog owners in Queen Village and Northern Liberties have unleashed their hounds (figuratively), as registration is now open for the 2012 Philly Water’s Best Friend competition in those neighborhoods.
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11 For 2011: The Media Sends the Message
December 28, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
When it comes to spreading the word about Green City, Clean Waters—Philadelphia’s 25-year plan to protect and enhance our watersheds largely through green infrastructure—PWD had a lot of help in 2011.
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Saturday: Rain Barrels, Spokesdog and Hot Cocoa at Tacony Creek Environmental Fair
December 16, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Join the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a free environmental fair along the Tacony Creek
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Does Your Dog Have Spokesdog Star Potential?
December 15, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Registration opens today for the 2012 Philly Water’s Best Friend Spokesdog Competition.
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Watch Now: Rowhome-Sized Stormwater Solutions in West Philly
December 6, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Last year, PWD and Rebuilding Together Philadelphia joined volunteers and neighbors to install rain barrels, rain gardens and downspout planters in Cobbs Creek-area rowhomes.
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Keeping Schuylkill Waters Clean: Agriculture Pollution
November 29, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
The Schuylkill Action Network works with farmers to lessen the impact of agricultural runoff (fertilizer, cow manure) on the creeks and streams in the Schuylkill watershed.
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Making News: Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed
November 22, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Julie Slavet, executive director of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, recently appeared on Comcast’s Newsmakers program to talk about the organization’s efforts to restore and preserve the health of Tookany/Tacony/Frankford creek.
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