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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Fishin’ Around

March 11, 2014  |  Public Affairs

Ever wonder what kinds of fish are fishin’ around in the Schuylkill River? Take a peek into the underwater world at the Fairmount Water Works’ lab to learn how fish can be biological indicators of the health of the river.

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