Mussel Mania!
May 6, 2013
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Maggie Wood
Mussels may be small, but they are mighty! Join us on May 11th at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, for Mussel Mania, an indoor/outdoor event to honor and appreciate the tiny creatures that call the Delaware Basin home.
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Congratulations! Greenfield Gets the Green Ribbon
May 1, 2013
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Paul Fugazzotto
On Tuesday, April 22nd, Greenfield Elementary School was selected as a 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the awardees.
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Water Commissioner Speaks at Water for Jobs Summit
April 24, 2013
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Paul Fugazzotto
The Water Department’s Commissioner, Howard Neukrug, was a keynote speaker last Tuesday, April 16th, at the Water for Jobs Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Join Us for the Inaugural Healthy Trails 5k!
April 22, 2013
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Paul Fugazzotto
Come celebrate Tacony Creek Park! This Saturday, April 27th, marks the first Healthy Trails 5K Run/Walk in Tacony Creek Park.
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NatLab Report Features Philadelphia as Laboratory for Green Infrastructure Finance
March 28, 2013
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Public Affairs
Earlier this month, NatLab published Creating Clean Water Cash Flows, an in-depth report chock full of ideas for financing green infrastructure that features the Philadelphia Water Department.
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Free Yard Trees from TreePhilly
March 26, 2013
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Public Affairs
Did you know that planting trees is one of the easiest, most effective ways to manage stormwater? Even better – you can do it for free!
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Governor Awards Schuylkill Action Network for Environmental Excellence
March 25, 2013
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Public Affairs
A big shout-out to the Schuylkill Action Network (SAN) for receiving the 2013 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence! This award is granted each year to a Pennsylvania organization that displays outstanding achievements in environmental protection throughout the Commonwealth.
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What’s the future of Philadelphia’s waterways?
March 20, 2013
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Public Affairs
Wrapping up the Infill Philadelphia: Soak it Up! design initiative, special guest Eric Sanderson, director of the Mannahatta Project, will host a conversation on Thursday, March 21st about the future of urban waterways at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
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Water Sheds a Tear for Glen Abrams
March 15, 2013
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Matthew Fritch
Glen Abrams, one of our original cast members, is moving on this week. He has played a major role in getting our Green City, Clean Waters initiative up and running and led countless other projects and partnerships.
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Brilliant! A Free Giveaway: Two Tickets to the Flower Show
March 4, 2013
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Paul Fugazzotto
Take a trip to Britain without leaving Philadelphia! Win a free ticket to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show by filling out this entry form and verify your entry by liking PWD on Facebook or following us on Twitter.
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