Green Roof For Queen Bees
July 14, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
This Saturday, July 16, some Queen Village bees are getting their own green roof.
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Collect Rain With Style
July 11, 2011 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department would never utter an unkind word about traditional rain barrels, but the sleek, ultra-modern version (they call it a “rain column”) by local company Shift Space Design is making rain collection a whole lot more attractive.
Read More →Take A Hike
July 8, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Philadelphia’s rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for recreation; events in the coming week suggest it’s hiking season in the parks and refuges near the water:
Read More →Curb Appeal: Queen Lane Stormwater Bumpouts
July 7, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Philadelphia’s first stormwater bumpouts on Queen Lane in East Falls are in bloom.
Read More →Go Fish: American Shad Spotted In Schuylkill Above Norristown For The First Time In Almost 200 Years
July 1, 2011 | Brian Rademaekers
While the shad sighting just below Black Rock Dam (see map above) is a measure of success for the fishways, PWD biologist Lance Butler also notes that “the resurgence of shad is an indicator or returning ecology to Schuylkill.”
Read More →2011 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report
June 29, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Amid all the excitement over Philly’s first green roof bus shelter two weeks ago, we buried some really big news that happened the same day: Mayor Michael Nutter released the 2011 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report.
Read More →You’re Invited: Stormwater House
| Matthew Fritch
Thinking about making your home greener but don’t know where to start? Wondering about the incentives and barriers to environmentally friendly improvements such as green roofs and downspout planters (pictured above)?
Read More →Urban What? Urban Forest!
June 22, 2011 | Public Affairs
What is an urban forest? It’s the collection of trees that grow in an urban area. Urban tree canopy is important for both environmental and economic reasons, as it reduces stormwater runoff, improves air quality and raises property values.
Read More →Root For The Home Stream
| Matthew Fritch
“Root for the home estuary” doesn’t have quite the same ring to it—but if you attend the June 25 Camden Riversharks game against the Pennsylvania Road Warriors (5:35 p.m. start), you can support the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Read More →Iodine-131: A Panel Discussion
June 13, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Iodine-131 has been in the news lately, and PWD has been busy responding to media inquiries. Now is your chance to ask your own questions and voice concerns:
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