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Join Us for the Soak it Up! Exhibition

September 30, 2013  |  Public Affairs

The Green City, Clean Waters program is bringing green stormwater infrastructure to neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. Have you wondered what these projects will look like or how they work?

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Fishing for Some Fun

September 25, 2013  |  Public Affairs

Saturday, September 7th was a picture –perfect fall day for the 9th annual Fish Fest. Over 100 anglers of all different ages came out to Schuylkill Banks to compete for Smallest Fish, Largest Fish, and Most Fish Caught.

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Early Registration for the VUSP Stormwater Symposium is now open!

September 11, 2013  |  Public Affairs

The Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership Symposium will host over 50 concurrent technical presentations on all phases of stormwater management. This year’s symposium, “Stormwater from the Ground Up,” is the 7th of its kind to be held at Villanova and it boasts a plethora of speakers.

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Last Call For Philly Fishers!

September 3, 2013  |  Public Affairs

Don’t forget – the last day to register for this year’s Philly Fun Fishing Fest is this Thursday, September 5th! The festival, which will take place this Saturday the 7th, is a catch and release event that doesn’t require a fishing license.

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Upcoming – Green City, Clean Waters Info. Session

August 29, 2013  |  Public Affairs

The Water Department will hold the monthly Green City, Clean Water Information Session next Wednesday, September 11th, from 6pm to 7pm in the Municipal Services Building, 16th Floor, Room C. The Municipal Services Building is located at 1401 JFK Blvd, near City Hall.

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PWD Represented at the 2013 LID Symposium

August 22, 2013  |  Public Affairs

The Water Department is making waves! Earlier this week we mentioned Erik Haniman working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and today we’d like to feature, Maggie Wood, an Environmental Planner with the Public Affairs department.

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A Weekend for the Coast

August 15, 2013  |  Public Affairs

After you catch a couple of fish at Philly’s Fun Fishing Fest, head downtown for the 2013 Pennsylvania Coast Day, part of the WHYY Connections Festival. This is a free, fun day that the entire family can enjoy!

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Last TTF Block Party TONIGHT

July 31, 2013  |  Public Affairs

Tonight the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership will host their final block party! Free water ice and soft pretzels, as well as nature walks, hands-on activities and educational opportunities will be in abundance!

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Schuylkill River Photo Contest

July 24, 2013  |  Public Affairs

The Schuylkill Action Network is hosting its annual photo contest once again! Anyone can submit up to six high-quality photos to the competition via the Schuylkill Action Network’s facebook page.

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