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An exciting partnership between the Philadelphia Water Department, US Environmental Protection Agency and Community Design Collaborative has led to Infill Philadelphia: Soak it Up!, a design initiative that explores how green stormwater infrastructure plays an important role in revitalizing urban neighborhoods and in improving the health of the City’s waterways.
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Join the Philadelphia Water Department at the Soak it Up Café for this year’s Park(ing) Day on Friday, September 21st from 9:30-5:00. Park(ing) Day is an annual, international event where metered parking spaces are converted into temporary public parks for the day.
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Last weekend’s Philly Fun Fishing Fest was, um, off the hook. Nearly 100 participants came to the Schuylkill banks, and the fish were definitely biting.
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Check out the Cradle of Birding Wildlife & Conservation Festival at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge this Saturday, September 15 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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This week, the Philadelphia Water Department is submitting a hydrology map for approval by City Council.
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Don’t let the deadline to register for the 2012 Philly Fun Fishing Fest “bass” you by—today is the last day to sign up for the free event on Saturday, September 8 on the Schuylkill Banks from 7-11 a.m.
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Bring your family and friends out to this year’s Philly Fun Fishing Fest! This is a great opportunity to enjoy the river, catch fish and win prizes!
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Mark your calendars for the upcoming Cobbs Creek free movie night featuring The Lorax.
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Pipes, mains, lines – these water infrastructure words have been a hot topic in the Philadelphia news the past few weeks.
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Traditionally, most stormwater management features, like pipes and basins, lie underground and don’t rely much on design beyond the functional.
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