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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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!
Read More →Registration for the 2014 Spokesdog Competition is Now Open!
March 17, 2014 | Public Affairs
The Spokesdog Competition is back! This time, we’re looking for super-star dogs in Juniata and Lower Moyamensing neighborhoods to help educate pet owners and bark-buddies about the importance of picking up after their pets to keep our waterways clean.
Read More →Schuylkill Expedition for High School Students
March 12, 2014 | Public Affairs
Are you a high school student looking for exciting programs to be a part of this summer?
Read More →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.
Read More →Greening Philadelphia: Short Films Screenings at Temple University
February 26, 2014 | 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.
Read More →Join Us at Overbrook for the EPA Environmental Justice Grant Award
February 25, 2014 | 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.
Read More →The Art of Stormwater
February 20, 2014 | 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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