School District Named 2021 Stormwater Pioneer: Green stormwater infrastructure at 13 public schools recognized
November 4, 2021
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Grace Maiorano
This year, we are honored to award the 2021 Stormwater Pioneers Award to the School District of Philadelphia. We are celebrating 13 public schools with grant-funded green infrastructure projects. These schools have demonstrated exceptional commitment to maintenance, education, and community engagement around green stormwater infrastructure.
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Green City, Clean Waters ‘A Decade in the Community’ Celebration: Join us on Oct. 21 on North American Street!
October 15, 2021
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Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department is hosting Green City, Clean Waters: A Decade in the Community on Thursday, October 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. outside of Crane Arts and along the 1400 block of North American Street.
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Source Water Protection Week: Highlighting important work of protecting waterways we depend on
September 28, 2021
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Brian Rademaekers
New campaign highlights the important work of protecting the waterways we depend on.
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Cottman Streetscape Virtual Open House Open through Oct. 6: Live virtual presentation set for Sept. 22 —see proposed stormwater upgrades.
September 13, 2021
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Public Affairs
The latest draft of a Cottman Ave. concept plan detailing options for streetscape upgrades is complete and ready for public review and input through Oct. 6 via a virtual open house.
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Exploring Germantown Waterways through Poetry: Join poet laureate Trapeta B. Mayson, PWD, & US Water Alliance to create community poetry.
August 10, 2021
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Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is collaborating with 2020-2021 Philadelphia Poet Laureate, Trapeta B. Mayson, to curate “Wingo-WHAT?” — an artistic intervention designed to shed light on Germantown waterway concerns through poetry, education, and flooding resources.
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Green City, Clean Waters: Growing with Local Business
August 2, 2021
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Public Affairs
When Green City, Clean Waters started 10 years ago, a key factor in the plan’s success would be growing a green economy through collaborations with local businesses.
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Germantown Flooding: Community Connections to the Past, Present, & Future: A new task force aims to increase flood preparation resources.
July 28, 2021
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Grace Maiorano
Parts of the Germantown neighborhood are particularly prone to the effects of urban flooding due to geography, circumstances of its past, and potential impacts of the future.
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Stay Cool Safely During Heat Waves: Hydrate and cool off, but avoid hydrants and waterways.
June 30, 2021
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Public Affairs
With more than 90 spraygrounds and spray features available this summer, you and your friends don’t have to open fire hydrants or swim in our unpredictable rivers, where drowning is always a risk.
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Green City, Clean Waters: Supporting You & Your Neighbors
June 1, 2021
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Public Affairs
In continuing to celebrate 10 years of Green City, Clean Waters ‘In The Community,’ it’s pivotal we spotlight residents who contribute to the reduction of local waterway pollution — even in their own backyards.
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Drink More Tap: Pouring it into Song: We’re excited to join forces with musicians Dendê Macêdo, Sonni Shine, & Los Bomberos De la Calle.
May 6, 2021
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Grace Maiorano
For many individuals, technical reports may not resonate quite as effectively as murals or melodies. So, we lean on creativity to communicate topics that can feel complex, such as tap water quality.
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