Join Us for the Inaugural Healthy Trails 5k!
April 22, 2013 | 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 | 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.
Read More →Free Yard Trees from TreePhilly
March 26, 2013 | 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!
Read More →Governor Awards Schuylkill Action Network for Environmental Excellence
March 25, 2013 | 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.
Read More →What’s the future of Philadelphia’s waterways?
March 20, 2013 | 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.
Read More →Water Sheds a Tear for Glen Abrams
March 15, 2013 | 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.
Read More →Brilliant! A Free Giveaway: Two Tickets to the Flower Show
March 4, 2013 | 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.
Read More →Summer Internship in GSI Implementation Program
February 25, 2013 | Paul Fugazzotto
Seeking highly qualified students for experiences in the following academic departments: Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Planning, Urban Design.
Read More →Tired of Dumping?
February 21, 2013 | Public Affairs
311. That’s the number of tires PWD’s Waterways Restoration Team pulled out of Frankford Creek in early February.
Read More →A Kickstart for Green Infrastructure
February 20, 2013 | Public Affairs
Innovative green stormwater infrastructure will help breathe new life into the historic Cynwyd Train Station! The Lower Merion Historical Society is working to raise money over the next month for a new multipurpose stormwater harvesting system for the 125-year old train station.
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