Mast Transit: Free Sailboat Tour of the Delaware
July 5, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
This Saturday, July 9, board the sailboat Northwind for a free two-hour (9:00-11:00 a.m.) tour of the Delaware River.
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Go Fish: American Shad Spotted In Schuylkill Above Norristown For The First Time In Almost 200 Years
July 1, 2011 | Brian Rademaekers
While the shad sighting just below Black Rock Dam (see map above) is a measure of success for the fishways, PWD biologist Lance Butler also notes that “the resurgence of shad is an indicator or returning ecology to Schuylkill.”
Read More →A Century Of Water Filtration
June 30, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Philadelphia’s water filtration system, completed with the construction of the Queen Lane Filters in 1911.
Read More →2011 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report
June 29, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Amid all the excitement over Philly’s first green roof bus shelter two weeks ago, we buried some really big news that happened the same day: Mayor Michael Nutter released the 2011 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report.
Read More →You’re Invited: Stormwater House
| Matthew Fritch
Thinking about making your home greener but don’t know where to start? Wondering about the incentives and barriers to environmentally friendly improvements such as green roofs and downspout planters (pictured above)?
Read More →Life Aquatic: Mayfly
June 27, 2011 | Public Affairs
When the Philadelphia Water Department’s aquatic biologists investigate Philadelphia’s streams and rivers to take stock of the number and variety of species inhabiting our waterways (they call this process a bioassessment), they pay special attention to mayflies.
Read More →Pop Quiz: Name That Hidden Stream
June 23, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Most people want to flush their toilet and forget about it, but if you know anything about the historical research I do for PWD, you know that sewers are one of my obsessions.
Read More →Urban What? Urban Forest!
June 22, 2011 | Public Affairs
What is an urban forest? It’s the collection of trees that grow in an urban area. Urban tree canopy is important for both environmental and economic reasons, as it reduces stormwater runoff, improves air quality and raises property values.
Read More →Root For The Home Stream
| Matthew Fritch
“Root for the home estuary” doesn’t have quite the same ring to it—but if you attend the June 25 Camden Riversharks game against the Pennsylvania Road Warriors (5:35 p.m. start), you can support the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Read More →A Roof With A View
June 21, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
And also some views of the roof: Here are some photos from Wednesday’s unveiling of the green roof bus shelter at 15th and Market.
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