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Today is the last day to register for the 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest, a free event on the Schuylkill Banks this Saturday, September 10, from 7-11 a.m.
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The final installment of the Hurricane Irene edition of Scenes From A Storm comes from the Tacony Creek.
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A pair of recent articles discuss the problems of stormwater runoff and Philadelphia’s solutions.
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Today’s post-Hurricane Irene photos come from the Wissahickon, where at least one crayfish (above) was inconvenienced by flooding.
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Even if you don’t care about stormwater management (and it’s our sworn duty to insist you really should), who doesn’t like to watch stuff get wrecked?
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This week we’re bringing you a series of posts dedicated to some of the stunning photos and videos taken by PWD personnel and our watershed friends in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene last weekend.
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WHYY’s NewsWorks asked the question: How would the new Venice Island water basin have fared in Hurricane Irene?
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Bivalves are everywhere: Here’s a roundup of some recent articles on the local oyster and mussel population:
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Hurricane Irene Coast Day is coming! Come on out to Philadelphia’s waterfronts on Saturday, September 10 for 2011 Pennsylvania Coast Day,
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It’s not unexpected that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection would have a BMP or two at its regional headquarters—it’s kind of like seeing a garage next to Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s house, or pink flamingos on John Waters’ lawn.
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