Greening Philadelphia: Short Films Screenings at Temple University
February 26, 2014
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Public Affairs
GreenTreks is sharing stories that change the world! GreenTreks, a Philadelphia based non-profit communications firm, created some recent shorts focusing on the exciting neighborhood greening programs that are changing the face of the City and improving the quality of our waterways.
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Join Us at Overbrook for the EPA Environmental Justice Grant Award
February 25, 2014
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Public Affairs
Exciting things are happening over at the Overbrook Environmental Education Center! What started out as a former brownfield site has now been transformed into an eco-friendly, urban environmental center with stormwater systems, orchard trees, a greenhouse and much more.
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The Art of Stormwater
February 20, 2014
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Public Affairs
Once again, PWD will participate in the world’s largest indoor Flower Show – this year focusing on the “Art of Stormwater.” The Pennsylvania Horticulture Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show is coming to the Convention Center March 1st through March 9th.
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EPA Briefing: A Chance to Connect it all Together
February 18, 2014
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Public Affairs
Members from the Community Design Collaborative (CDC), Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gathered together on January 21st to share their expertise around plans for the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure in Philadelphia and other cities across the country.
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Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Hawks, Oh My!
February 12, 2014
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Public Affairs
Did you miss out on going Birding in Tacony Creek Park last month? Well, here’s another chance!
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PWD Updates Development Regulations
February 11, 2014
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Maggie Wood
Every time land is developed in Philadelphia we can improve the water quality in our rivers and streams. Since 2006, PWD has been regulating some private land development in the City.
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Philly Green Opportunities
February 5, 2014
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Public Affairs
Join the Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) for breakfast and coffee! Next Tuesday, on February 11th, TTF will host an information and networking breakfast.
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Residential Stormwater RFP Opportunity
February 3, 2014
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Maggie Wood
The Philadelphia Water Department recently posted a request for proposal (RFP) for the management of two of our residential stormwater programs: Rain Check and Rain Barrels.
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Water Blues, Green Solutions Launches Website
January 31, 2014
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Public Affairs
Penn State Public Media recently launched an interactive website to accompany the documentary, Water Blues, Green Solutions, which features Philadelphia prominently.
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EPA Awards Four Colleges with Substantial Grants to study Green Infrastructure
January 30, 2014
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Public Affairs
Hooray! Tuesday, the 21st, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a substantial grant of $4 million to four colleges in the Philadelphia area to study Green City, Clean Waters.
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