2022 Spring Cleanup Events: Several local cleanups slated this spring!
March 23, 2022 | Public Affairs
Spring is officially blossoming — the days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and park cleanups are back!
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Exploring Germantown Waterways through Poetry: Join poet laureate Trapeta B. Mayson, PWD, & US Water Alliance to create community poetry.
August 10, 2021 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is collaborating with 2020-2021 Philadelphia Poet Laureate, Trapeta B. Mayson, to curate “Wingo-WHAT?” — an artistic intervention designed to shed light on Germantown waterway concerns through poetry, education, and flooding resources.
Read More →Love Morris Park @ Home with a New Water-Centered Storymap: In celebration of LYP, we explore history and green infrastructure.
May 15, 2020 | Daniel Schupsky
While our walking history/green infrastructure tour is on pause, our online storymap is a great way to participate safely during Love Your Park Week.
Read More →PhillyH2O @ Home: Listen to Nature: Listen for the sound of spring in Philly parks.
May 14, 2020 | Dottie Baumgarten
Enjoy this sound clip of spring peepers in the Pennypack Watershed.
Read More →‘@PhillyH2O at Home: Social Distancing and City Nature: Learn and engage with our watersheds while following safety guidelines.
April 24, 2020 | Daniel Schupsky
Take part in this fun citizen science activity while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More →September’s Super First Saturday: Three Ways to Enjoy Philly Waterways in One Day!
September 3, 2019 | Public Affairs
Whether you want to give fishing in the Schuylkill a try, help combat litter while having some fun and food, or are interested in learning more about maritime history and taking a quick cruise, there is something for you on September 7.
Read More →Free Fixes for Basement Backup Flooding: Can This Program Help You?
August 13, 2019 | Public Affairs
Our Basement Protection Program provides free plumbing help for those impacted by overflowing sewers that force water into homes through drains, toilets and other fixtures. Here’s everything you need to know and apply.
Read More →Philly Water Bar Is Quenching Thirst for Facts About Tap: Tap skeptics are getting refreshed on the truth about local water
July 31, 2019 | Public Affairs
More than just free water, Philly Water Bar is helping people rediscover the extremely sustainable, healthy and affordable drink that’s on tap right in their homes. And we’ve already tipped our tap water cups with thousands of residents.
Read More →What Does History Have to Do with My Missing #34 Trolley?: Mill Creek History and Upcoming Talk
June 18, 2019 | Adam Levine
In response to the public interest in a giant hole on Baltimore Avenue caused by a sewer issue earlier this month, Philadelphia Water Department in-house historian Adam Levine will offer his Mill Creek: Stream to Sewer presentation on Tuesday, June 25 at the University of the Sciences.
Read More →And PWD’s 2019 Spokesdog Is…: Dolphina, a rescue, will guard Philly waterways from poo-llution.
June 10, 2019 | Public Affairs
Philly waterways have a new best friend. Dolphina, a five-year-old pit rescue, will be the face of our efforts to guard local waterways against pet waste. Pet owners and watershed advocates are invited to a June 22 celebration.
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