The Wealth of a Healthy Watershed
August 15, 2014 | Public Affairs
Humans rely on natural resources and benefit from healthy ecosystems in countless ways—these benefits are called ecosystem services.
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A Shout-out to PowerCorpsPHL
July 21, 2014 | Public Affairs
Being the first city to introduce a program like Green City, Clean Waters, Philadelphia serves as a national model for many to follow. However, this dream of a sustainable green city could not be possible without the help of PowerCorpsPHL.
Read More →Marking Our Territory
June 18, 2014 | Public Affairs
Look out for new street art under your feet! As part of the Green City, Clean Waters art contest, students from K-12 illustrated ways we can keep pollution out of our storm drains.
Read More →The Wharton Street Lofts Incorporates a Green Roof
June 6, 2014 | Matthew Fritch
There is more than meets the eye in South Philadelphia. Wharton Street Lofts, formerly known as the Annunciation School, is offering the tenants of its 45 apartments an extra amenity – a green roof deck.
Read More →Green City, Clean Waters Information Sessions
June 4, 2014 | Public Affairs
Want to learn more about the green projects coming to Philadelphia?
Come out to our Green City, Clean Waters Information Session next Wednesday, June 11th.
Read More →Is it too soon to talk about storm flood relief?
May 16, 2014 | Public Affairs
Well this is certainly a topic that is fresh in everyone’s minds as recent extreme rains have left basements flooded, cars wrecked, roads closed, and our Water Works temporarily out of commission.
Read More →EarthFest Celebration
April 28, 2014 | Public Affairs
Friday, April 25th marked the 12th anniversary of Temple University, Ambler’s EarthFest Celebration.This campus-wide celebration of Earth Day is dedicated to spread awareness on ways of being environmental friendly and the different methods of sustainability.
Read More →PWD Wins Environmental Communications Honor Award
April 23, 2014 | Public Affairs
Kudos to PWD for winning the 2014 Environmental Communications Honor Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists. Not to toot our own horn too much, but we’re excited!
Read More →Upcoming: Green City, Clean Waters Info. Session
December 6, 2013 | Public Affairs
Do you have questions or concerns about Philadelphia Water’s GSI projects? Want to know more about Green City, Clean Waters or learn more about some of our potential projects?
Read More →Greenbuild 2013!
November 26, 2013 | Public Affairs
Greenbuild, the biggest, greenest, and most sustainable convention made its way to Philadelphia this year.
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