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Wanted: West Phila. Students for Watershed Stewardship Training

March 5, 2018  |  Brian Rademaekers

In a recent talk hosted by the TTF Watershed Partnership, acclaimed author Richard Louv urged Philadelphia parents to make sure their kids are getting enough “Vitamin N”—as in nature.

Thanks to the new Philadelphia Watershed Stewardship program, West Philadelphia youth can get a healthy dose of nature along with valuable life and career skills. There’s even a stipend to sweeten the pot.

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Sneak Peek: Cobbs Creek Oral History Project + Virtual Walking Tour

August 4, 2017  |  Brian Rademaekers

Starting in 2015, the Philadelphia Water Department’s Public Engagement team began recording conversations with members of the Cobbs Creek community. The goal? To better understand how people feel about Cobbs Creek—one of Philadelphia’s seven major watersheds—and what they want to see for the neighborhood, the park, and the stream. You can get a sneak peek…

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