Photos and Prizes: 2016 Philly Fun Fishing Fest One of Best Yet
September 16, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
Thank you to all who came out to the 2016 Philly Fun Fishing Fest at Schuylkill Banks on Saturday, Sept. 10!
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New Signs to Welcome Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Projects
September 1, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
With so many Green City, Clean Waters green infrastructure projects planned for neighborhoods all over the city, we at Philadelphia Water are always looking for ways to let residents know about upcoming work that will improve stormwater management in their area.
Read More →Update to Rio vs. Philly Water Quality Blog: The Trash Problem
August 11, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
Alan Robinson leads the Schuylkill Navy River Stewards committee, an organization that partners with Philadelphia Water to support our waterway trash removal efforts.
Read More →Philly Fun Fish Fishing Fest and Coast Day: An Action-Packed Day on Our Waterfronts
August 4, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
We’ve teamed up with a number of partners to make September 10 a truly special day for those looking to explore what Philly’s rivers have to offer. If you’ve been hearing stories about the amazing comeback our local waterways are experiencing, this is your chance to grab the family and see it for yourself!
Read More →Rio vs. Philly: Our Water Quality Wins By a Mile
August 2, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
With all eyes on Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympics, one big health concern right up there with the Zika virus is the water quality in rivers, bays and surf around Rio de Janeiro.
Read More →Philadelphia Water, On the Water: Boats a Powerful Tool in Fight Against Litter
July 18, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
During a typical litter-hunting trip in early June, Philadelphia Water’s Lance Butler was operating the department’s new 20-foot workboat along the banks of the Schuylkill River just below the Fairmount Water Works.
Read More →Baxter’s Best: A Beer About Protecting Philly’s Water
July 13, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
In marking the five-year anniversary of Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program, we’ve been busy talking about the importance of protecting the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers—the source of drinking water for over 1.5 million people in Philadelphia alone.
Read More →Come Learn About Green Stormwater Investments in Lower Southwest Philadelphia
July 8, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water will be at the Philadelphia Police 12th District July 13 meeting to update residents of lower southwest Philadelphia about proposed green investments that will protect local waterways while adding new landscaped green spaces to streets, parks and breezeways.
Read More →‘5 Down’ Video Recap: Green City, Clean Waters Praised as ‘a model for America’
June 24, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
You might have heard: Philadelphia is celebrating five years of Green City, Clean Waters, a massive green investment in neighborhoods that is now keeping 1.5 billion gallons of polluted water out of our waterways over the course of a typical year of rainfall.
Read More →Philly STEM Students Hack Rain Barrel, Invent Ultimate Chill Spot
June 22, 2016 | Brian Rademaekers
What do you get when you combine lawn furniture, green infrastructure and electronics?
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