Bartram’s Mile Opening + More Earth Day Events for Philly Watershed Advocates
April 19, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Since a big part of our mission at the Philadelphia Water Department includes protecting and advocating for our rivers and streams—our drinking water sources—Earth Day is a natural fit for us.
Earth Day 2017 will be celebrated this Saturday, April 22, and we’ll be there for one of Philly’s biggest green events…
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Philadelphia Water Department’s Kelly Drive Water Stations Set to Return
April 12, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
With the return of warmer weather, we’re preparing to restore service at our four Schuylkill River Trail/Kelly Drive water stations and plan to have them online by the end of April. The stations made their debut in spring 2016 and were winterized and closed in late November 2016 to protect the internal…
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Adopters Welcome New Green to Roxborough
April 10, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
The members of the Friends of Upper Roxborough Reservoir Preserve seen here held a cleanup and planted wildflower meadow seed mix at a green stormwater swale located along Summit Avenue in Roxborough. The group maintains the site with support from a mini-grant provided through our Soak It Up Adoption program…
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Philly Science Fest Highlights Overlooked STEM-Water Relationship
April 7, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
When you turn on the tap for a fresh glass of Philadelphia water, do you think about all the scientists and engineers who make this daily convenience possible? If your answer is “no,” you’re not alone. But the fact is, science and engineering are a big part of the work we do at the Philadelphia Water Department every day…
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Want to Be an Outreach Ambassador for Water Issues in Philadelphia?: Tell Us Why by April 19
March 31, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Are you interested in helping communities learn more about protecting local watersheds through projects that make neighborhoods greener, more vibrant places to live, learn, work and play? You could be our new Outreach Ambassador!
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Paint Day at Smith Playground: Learn About Green Improvements and Send Connor Barwin a Message
March 14, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
While Philly is mourning the news that Eagles defensive end and super citizen Connor Barwin is headed to another team, his Make the World Better Foundation has pledged to continue its good work and is moving forward on projects the fan-favorite helped to fund. One of those projects is the renovation of West Passyunk’s Smith Playground…
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Schuylkill River Volunteers Haul Tons of Litter from Bartram’s Garden
March 8, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Our first volunteer cleanup of 2017 with United By Blue had a great turnout—and even got an honorary “Best Field Trip Ever” designation from one of the dozens of students who attended…
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World Wildlife Day: Celebrate (and Protect) Philly Watersheds
March 3, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Happy World Wildlife Day Philly!
We are celebrating Philadelphia’s rivers and creeks—which are healthier today than they were even a generation ago—and what that means for the incredible diversity of aquatic wildlife found within them.
The investments we’re making in Philly neighborhoods through Green City, Clean Waters will make places like the Delaware River and Cobbs Creek even better…
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Philly’s Latest Green Schoolyard Project Breaks Ground in Fishtown
February 22, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
On Tuesday, February 21, the Philadelphia Water Department joined a broad group of partners, including Fishtown residents, parents, teachers and students from the Adaire School community, City departments, the School District of Philadelphia, the William Penn Foundation and the nonprofit Trust for Public Land to break ground on Philadelphia’s latest green schoolyard project.
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PPD Project Would Protect and Serve… Philly’s Rivers
February 20, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
At the Philadelphia Water Department, we’re always looking for ways to team up with sister departments like Parks and Recreation, Streets, the Dept. of Public Property and non-profits to build new Green City, Clean Waters tools that manage stormwater on public property…
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