The Whimsy Has Landed
August 10, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
On Saturday, author, artist and re-explorer Allen Crawford completed his 40-mile, 3-day kayak journey from the wilds of New Jersey and landed in Bartram’s Garden, planting his flag and claiming Philadelphia in the name of … Lord Whimsy.
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Registration For The 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest Is Now Open!
August 8, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Dust off those rods and reels, people—registration is now open for the 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest.
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New Video: 2011 Drinking Water Scholastic Awards
August 3, 2011
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In May, the Schuylkill Action Network held its 2011 Drinking Water Scholastic Awards at the Upper Perkiomen School District Education Center.
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Heart Your Park
July 28, 2011
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Public Affairs
Tonight at Gorgas Park in Roxborough: Heart cover band Kick It Out. Be there by 7:00 p.m. to hear the band
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Sixty Square Feet of Inspiration
July 25, 2011
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Public Affairs
It’s been almost a month since we last mentioned PWD’s green roof bus shelter at 15th and Market, and now that the novelty has died down, you might be wondering what all the fuss was about. After all, it’s only 60 square feet of green roof—how much of a difference can it really make?
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In The News: Water, Watersheds Everywhere
July 21, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Today’s Philadelphia Inquirer featured a trifecta of water and watershed-related news:
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Pottsville Says: No Dumping!
July 20, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Beginning next week, storm drains in Pottsville—approximately 120 river miles upstream of Philadelphia—will be marked with the “No Dumping! Drains To River”
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This Place Is BMPing: Waterview Recreation Center
July 19, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Multiple BMPs at Waterview Recreation Center in East Germantown make this site a study in the different approaches to urban stormwater management.
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You’re Invited: Green Home, Clean Waters
July 18, 2011
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Public Affairs
PWD’s Green City, Clean Waters plan isn’t just about the city installing porous paving and constructing stormwater tree trenches—you can get involved with the effort by undertaking projects on your own property.
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Required Reading: A Vision For The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed
July 14, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership has just released the final version of its plan for the restoration, revitalization and future health of the watershed.
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