Upcoming Rain Barrel Workshops
September 3, 2014 | Public Affairs
Great news! We have eight new rain barrel workshops scheduled. Visit our webpage to learn more about the program and sign up for a workshop.
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Call for Artists! Sculpture on the Circuit
August 25, 2014 | Public Affairs
An estimated one million people use the Schuylkill River Trail throughout the year. The Fairmount Water Works is looking for artists to create prototype art installations for the Schuylkill Trail as part of the Circuit, a 250-mile long series of trails used by joggers, cyclists, commuters and more.
Read More →2014 Philly Fun Fishing Fest
August 20, 2014 | Paul Fugazzotto
Enjoy the last bit of your summer with family and friends at the 2014 Philly Fun Fishing Fest, where everyone is welcome to catch and release fish on Saturday, September 6th from 7 A.M. to 11 A.M. Anyone can take part in this friendly competition held on Schuylkill Banks (by the Walnut Street Bridge) and have a chance to win prizes in multiple categories during the award ceremony at 11:30 A.M.
Read More →The Wealth of a Healthy Watershed
August 15, 2014 | Public Affairs
Humans rely on natural resources and benefit from healthy ecosystems in countless ways—these benefits are called ecosystem services.
Read More →A Clean River Attracts the Bass
August 11, 2014 | Chris Anderson
From river testing to Bassmaster – the Delaware River is in the spotlight. Starting last Thursday, Philadelphia welcomed Bassmaster Elite to the banks of the Delaware.
Read More →Community Impact: Managing Water in Philadelphia
August 8, 2014 | Public Affairs
Penn State Public Media (PSPM), in collaboration with Fairmount Water Works and The Penn State Center: Engaging Philadelphia is excited to announce a mini grant initiative, “Community Impact: Managing Water in Philadelphia.”
Read More →PWD Delaware River Dye Study
August 4, 2014 | Public Affairs
We know we’ve said it quite a few times already, but we’re going Green -literally! This week, don’t be surprised or worried to see green in portions of the Delaware River.
Read More →Free Screenings of the documentary Water Blues, Green Solutions
July 30, 2014 | Public Affairs
TTF has scheduled two free screenings of the documentary Water Blues, Green Solutions.
Read More →Permeable Pavement Pilot Project Water-Pouring Toast
July 25, 2014 | Public Affairs
Following up Friday’s ribbon cutting was a water-pouring toast on Tuesday, July 22nd at the Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant.
Read More →Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Cardone Industries Stormwater Management Innovations
July 24, 2014 | Public Affairs
On Friday, July 18th, the Philadelphia Water Department took a trip to Cardone Industries for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the $3.4 million grant awarded to Cardone in 2013, as part of the Stormwater Management Incentives Program (SMIP).
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