Webinar: Green Schoolyards and Citizen Science
March 26, 2015
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Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department isn’t just interested in managing stormwater at schools—we’re leveraging opportunities to create outdoor classrooms that connect students to their environment. Join us on Monday, March 30 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for Green City, Clean Waters: A Case Study for Greening Schoolyards in Philadelphia, a webinar presented by Toronto-based urban environmental organization Eve
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Learn About the Hidden Streams Beneath Our Feet on Monday, March 16
March 10, 2015
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Abby Sullivan
If you’re intersted in learning about our watershed or rivers (or history for that matter!), we highly recommend attending a talk by our very own historian, Adam Levine, this coming Monday, March 16 at National Mechanics (22 S. 3rd Street) at 6PM. The talk, titled “From Creek to Sewer: History of Topographical Change in Philadelphia,” is part of the Tapping Our Watershed science cafe series and wi
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London Councillor Takes Note of Green City, Clean Waters
January 16, 2015
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Public Affairs
In a letter to the editor of The Economist (third one from the top), Councillor Harry Phibbs of London’s Hammersmith and Fulham Borough responds to their September article “London’s Sewers, Smelling Sweet” about the Thames Tideway Tunnel. He makes a point about using green, natural stormwater infrastructure solutions by referencing Philadelphia’s “better, cheaper alternative of green infrastructur
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A Greener Hackett Elementary Brings Excitement to the Neighborhood
September 9, 2014
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Public Affairs
Horatio B. Hackett Elementary School is lucky to have a large schoolyard—nearly an acre of land in the middle of the city—but many people describe it as a “sea of pavement.” As it stands, the schoolyard is almost completely covered in asphalt but will soon transform into a lush green space with benefits for students, the neighboring communities and the environment.
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Community Impact: Managing Water in Philadelphia
August 8, 2014
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Public Affairs
Penn State Public Media (PSPM), in collaboration with Fairmount Water Works and The Penn State Center: Engaging Philadelphia is excited to announce a mini grant initiative, “Community Impact: Managing Water in Philadelphia.”
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A Shout-out to PowerCorpsPHL
July 21, 2014
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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.
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The Wharton Street Lofts Incorporates a Green Roof
June 6, 2014
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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.
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Green City, Clean Waters Information Sessions
June 4, 2014
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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.
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5 ways PWD aims to be a model 21st Century urban water utility
May 7, 2014
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Paul Fugazzotto
To start off our series about points from the budget testimony PWD delivered this week, we wanted to share a couple of quick pieces for background—our mission and our short- and long-term goals.
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Green Streets Design Manual
March 20, 2014
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Matthew Fritch
The Philadelphia Water Department is proud to announce the release of its Green Streets Design Manual!
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