Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Hawks, Oh My!
February 12, 2014 | 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 | 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.
Read More →Philly Green Opportunities
February 5, 2014 | 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.
Read More →Residential Stormwater RFP Opportunity
February 3, 2014 | 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.
Read More →Water Blues, Green Solutions Launches Website
January 31, 2014 | Public Affairs
Penn State Public Media recently launched an interactive website to accompany the documentary, Water Blues, Green Solutions, which features Philadelphia prominently.
Read More →EPA Awards Four Colleges with Substantial Grants to study Green Infrastructure
January 30, 2014 | 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.
Read More →Attend the 2014 Watersheds Congress!
January 27, 2014 | Public Affairs
The 2014 Watersheds Congress along the Schuylkill River will be held on March 15th at the West Campus of Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Read More →Uncover the Green Design Competition Officially Kicks Off!
January 23, 2014 | Chris Anderson
Students, it’s your turn to leave your mark on Philadelphia! Help the Water Department raise awareness about the new tools in our neighborhoods and inspire residents to uncover the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure.
Read More →Philadelphia’s Green Infrastructure a Standout among Cities
January 15, 2014 | Public Affairs
Kimberly Haas from WHYY interviewed a Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) representative, Larry Levine about their recently released report, The Green Edge.
Read More →The Schuylkill is Making Waves!
January 13, 2014 | Public Affairs
Once considered one of the most heavily-polluted rivers in our country, the Schuylkill has made a major comeback, earning the title of 2014 Pennsylvania River of the Year!
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