Is it too soon to talk about storm flood relief?
May 16, 2014
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Public Affairs
Well this is certainly a topic that is fresh in everyone’s minds as recent extreme rains have left basements flooded, cars wrecked, roads closed, and our Water Works temporarily out of commission.
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PWD Offering Decorative Rain Barrels
May 15, 2014
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Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department is offering rain barrels to local businesses, libraries, and any faith-based sites, free of charge for both the barrel and installation process!
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5 ways PWD aims to be a model 21st Century urban water utility
May 7, 2014
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Paul Fugazzotto
To start off our series about points from the budget testimony PWD delivered this week, we wanted to share a couple of quick pieces for background—our mission and our short- and long-term goals.
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Help Get a Buoy for Lake Erie!
March 26, 2014
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Chris Anderson
The Regional Science Consortium is in the running for a Grassroots Grant from the Boat U.S. Foundation and needs your vote to win the grant!
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Green Streets Design Manual
March 20, 2014
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Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department is proud to announce the release of its Green Streets Design Manual!
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PWD Updates Development Regulations
February 11, 2014
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Maggie Wood
Every time land is developed in Philadelphia we can improve the water quality in our rivers and streams. Since 2006, PWD has been regulating some private land development in the City.
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Residential Stormwater RFP Opportunity
February 3, 2014
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Maggie Wood
The Philadelphia Water Department recently posted a request for proposal (RFP) for the management of two of our residential stormwater programs: Rain Check and Rain Barrels.
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EPA Awards Four Colleges with Substantial Grants to study Green Infrastructure
January 30, 2014
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Public Affairs
Hooray! Tuesday, the 21st, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a substantial grant of $4 million to four colleges in the Philadelphia area to study Green City, Clean Waters.
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Uncover the Green Design Competition Officially Kicks Off!
January 23, 2014
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Chris Anderson
Students, it’s your turn to leave your mark on Philadelphia! Help the Water Department raise awareness about the new tools in our neighborhoods and inspire residents to uncover the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure.
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Philadelphia’s Green Infrastructure a Standout among Cities
January 15, 2014
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Public Affairs
Kimberly Haas from WHYY interviewed a Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) representative, Larry Levine about their recently released report, The Green Edge.
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