News Stream: Mt. Airy Rain Barrels
March 23, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department and the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District are rolling out the rain barrels along Germantown Avenue this spring.
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March 22, 2012 | Paul Fugazzotto
Today is World Water Day! Now what are we going to do? Here are a few ideas:
Read More →Nice Threads: WHYY on PWD’s Yarn Art
March 21, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Everybody knows that March marks the beginning of spring NCAA March madness Women’s History Month Fiber Philadelphia, a biennial for fiber/textile art.
Read More →Green Like Us: New York City Embraces Green Stormwater Infrastructure
March 20, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Last week, the New York Times ran an article detailing New York City’s plan to invest $2 billion in green infrastructure—porous pavement, green roofs, bioswales—to help retain stormwater and prevent sewer overflows into the city’s waterways.
Read More →See South Philly Soak It Up
March 16, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
On March 8, our second Soak It Up! event took place at 16th and Jackson streets in South Philly. Neighbors joined city officials and PWD employees to celebrate the stormwater tree trenches that absorb runoff and make 16th Street a green street.
Read More →Questions About the Proposed Water Rates? We Have Answers.
March 15, 2012 | Paul Fugazzotto
You know when we use the PWD logo as a graphic, things are about to get official. So here we go: The Philadelphia Water Department is seeking a rate change in order to maintain the city’s top-quality water, alleviate flooding, meet regulatory requirements, and improve the quality of local rivers and streams.
Read More →Most Sustainable In Show: PWD Flower Show Display Wins Sustainability Award
March 13, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
The 2012 International Flower Show, which wrapped up last week, aimed to take visitors on a trip to Hawaii. The Philadelphia Water Department’s display, however, kept it right here in Philly, demonstrating how green roofs, rain gardens and other green infrastructure can beautify our city while managing stormwater runoff that pollutes our rivers and streams.
Read More →Premier Philly Pup Poll Presently Popular Among Participants
March 8, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
The online polls for the Philly Water’s Best Friend Competition opened a week ago today, and voter turnout so far has been incredible
Read More →Tomorrow: Soak It Up, South Philly!
March 7, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Join us tomorrow, Thursday March 8 at 4:30 p.m. at 16th and Jackson streets in South Philly for our second Soak It Up, Philly! event.
Read More →Good For Business: New Grant Program Helps Business Improvement Districts Manage Stormwater
| Matthew Fritch
Are you a Business Improvement District, Neighborhood Improvement District, or Special Services District in the city of Philadelphia? You could be eligible for grant funding to implement stormwater management on non-residential parcels.
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