A Spectacular Green Week for Schools
April 17, 2014 | Public Affairs
Last week PWD picked up the pace of the green schools program with three fantastic events!
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Uncover the Green Competition Results
April 16, 2014 | Paul Fugazzotto
The first round of judging in the Uncover the Green competition is completed!
Several weeks ago, the Philadelphia Water Department launched Uncover the Green. This exciting design competition challenged Philadelphia’s undergraduate and graduate students; to design a medallion to represent Philadelphia’s new green storm water tools, as well as a second design for new manhole covers.
Read More →Rain Barrel Workshops are Coming Up!
April 10, 2014 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department and the Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) are providing free rain barrels to Philadelphians. Rain barrels work by capturing stormwater through disconnected downspouts that collect rain water from roofs. Water that flows into the rain barrel can then be used for irrigating our gardens, window boxes and and lawn watering.
Read More →Healthy Trails 5K
April 8, 2014 | Chris Anderson
The TTF watershed Partnership, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Philadelphia Water Department, and Scattergood Foundation are proud to present the 2nd annual Healthy Trails 5K Run/Walk in Tacony Creek Park.
Read More →Urban Watersheds Curriculum Guide
March 28, 2014 | Public Affairs
The Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia Water Department, Schuylkill Action Network, Environmental Protection Agency, EcoExpress, and the Partnership for Delaware Estuary released the Urban Watersheds Curriculum Guide this past year.
Read More →Keep Our Water Flowing
March 27, 2014 | Public Affairs
Ah, Spring! Warm weather, birds singing, blooming flowers, no water… What! No Water? We don’t want that to happen!
Beginning April 1, 2014, the Philadelphia Water Department will begin shutting off water service for those who are behind on their water bill.
Help Get a Buoy for Lake Erie!
March 26, 2014 | 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!
Read More →American Planning Association Awards for Excellence in Sustainability
March 25, 2014 | Public Affairs
For the first time, the American Planning Association (APA) Sustainable Communities Division is offering awards for Excellence in Sustainability. Hurry! The deadline for application is March 31st.
Read More →Water Blues, Green Solutions Airing on WHYY
March 21, 2014 | Public Affairs
Tune into WHYY at 1:30pm this Sunday to catch the Water Blues, Green Solutions film by PennState!
Read More →Green Streets Design Manual
March 20, 2014 | Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department is proud to announce the release of its Green Streets Design Manual!
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