Does Your Dog Have Spokesdog Star Potential?
December 15, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Registration opens today for the 2012 Philly Water’s Best Friend Spokesdog Competition.
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The Emerald City: A Perfect Score for Philadelphia’s Green Infrastructure
November 17, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
In a report released yesterday by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Philadelphia received top honors as the national leader in green infrastructure.
Read More →Power Plant: Electricity From PWD Treatment Plant's Solar Array
October 26, 2011 | mmccar
The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability reports that the 250-kilowatt solar array at PWD’s Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant has generated enough electricity to power 2.7 houses for a year.
Read More →Venice Island Update
October 25, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
The construction of an underground storage basin at Venice Island is underway, and demolition of the existing recreation facilities is complete.
Read More →Award-Winning Design: Envisioning Francisville’s Future
September 29, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Last week we lauded the German engineering that went into the Tempelhof Wasserpark student design project for the Berlin Airport, but we neglected to mention another award-winning planning project that’s closer to home:
Read More →Update: From Creek To Sewer Lecture Postponed
September 26, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
As you walk on many of Philadelphia’s sidewalks, beneath your feet is a hidden world of streams that once crisscrossed the city.
Read More →Fishing Fest Postponed…Again
September 23, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Sorry, folks—the 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest has again been postponed due to rain. Make-up date to be determined; we’ll post rescheduling information as soon as we can.
Read More →Cancelled Saturday: Tacony Creek Clean-Up
| mmccar
This month’s Tacony Creek Clean-Up is cancelled due to weather.
Read More →You’re Invited: Green Building Council Honors PWD Commish
September 21, 2011 | Public Affairs
Congratulations to Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Howard Neukrug, who has been selected to receive the Delaware Valley Green Building Council’s (DVGBC) 2011 Leadership Award.
Read More →Reminder: Last Day to Register for the Fishing Fest
September 16, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Registration for the 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest closes at 5:00 p.m. today.
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