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!
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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.
Read More →Reality TV idea: Chasing Down Delinquent Ratepayers
February 13, 2013 | Public Affairs
One of the biggest complaints we hear from our ratepayers is the idea that while they pay their bills on time and in full, others who are perfectly able to pay are delinquent and getting their water for free.
Read More →Cost Savings Week Begins With A Project That Will Save Billions!
February 11, 2013 | Public Affairs
During our last blog series we talked about how the rising costs of “big ticket items” are a large part of what’s driving PWD’s rate adjustments. We should also explain that we aren’t proposing these adjustments without first doing everything we can to balance increasing costs with cuts to our expenses.
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