New Hydrology Map Makes Way For Stream Buffers
September 10, 2012 | Mary Ellen McCarty
This week, the Philadelphia Water Department is submitting a hydrology map for approval by City Council.
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New Philly Greenway: Gray’s Ferry Crescent
June 15, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Philadelphia’s newest greenway—Gray’s Ferry Crescent, stretching from 34th Street to Wharton Street along the eastern bank of the Schulykill River—was dedicated earlier this week.
Read More →In Print: 2012 Drinking Water Quality Report
May 25, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Around here, the arrival of a new Drinking Water Quality Report is met with the same kind of enthusiasm that more normal people might reserve for, say, a new Hunger Games novel or some unpublished J.D. Salinger manuscripts.
Read More →News Stream: EPA Grant to Make Nebinger Greener
May 23, 2012 | Public Affairs
In case you missed it: A cover story in the South Philadelphia Review reported on the grant that will help fund green stormwater management at Nebinger Elementary School.
Read More →Shell Account: Red-Bellied Turtle Spotted at Lardner’s Point
May 18, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
The Philly Watersheds Blog is not in the habit of posting photos of baby animals for the sake of posting photos of baby animals (although it is Friday, and who among you would blame us?), and so we inform you that this red-bellied turtle hatchling was spotted earlier this week near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge along the Delaware River.
Read More →Final Day to Vote for Your Favorite Spokesdog
May 1, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Today is the final day to vote online for your favorite spokesdog.
Read More →Follow the Leader: Media Coverage of EPA Partnership
April 12, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Yesterday’s signing of an agreement between the EPA and the city of Philadelphia to collaborate as partners on the implementation of the Green City, Clean Waters plan drew plenty of media attention. A few selections below:
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 →Talkin’ ‘Bout Cogeneration
February 24, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
Don’t let the painfully boring photo1 of the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant fool you—exciting things are happening in Bridesburg.
Read More →Free and Easy (and Mandatory): Upgrade Your Water Meter
January 4, 2012 | Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department is working with Itron, a company that specializes in automatic meter readers, to upgrade water meters citywide over the next two years.
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