News Stream: Stormwater Problems, Solutions
September 2, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
A pair of recent articles discuss the problems of stormwater runoff and Philadelphia’s solutions.
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This Place Is BMPing: PA DEP Southeast Regional Office
August 25, 2011 | webmaster
It’s not unexpected that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection would have a BMP or two at its regional headquarters—it’s kind of like seeing a garage next to Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s house, or pink flamingos on John Waters’ lawn.
Read More →“Everyone knows what’s going on in Philadelphia”
August 16, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
That title quote from EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson—in reference to Philadelphia’s forward-thinking strategies in stormwater management, green infrastructure and sustainable development—appeared in an article this morning in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Read More →News Stream: WHYY on Philly’s Porous Streets
August 12, 2011 | Public Affairs
WHYY and NewsWorks ran a piece earlier this week about PWD’s efforts to reduce stormwater and decrease flooding by implementing green technologies such as porous pavement.
Read More →The Big Green Map Gets An Upgrade
August 4, 2011 | webmaster
The Big Green Map is now bigger, greener and … mappier.
Read More →This Place Is BMPing: Thomas Jefferson University Plaza
July 29, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
The plaza outside Thomas Jefferson University’s Dorrance H. Hamilton Building (located between 10th and 11th; Locust and Walnut streets) is an example of green stormwater infrastructure that’s barely visible to the naked eye.
Read More →This Place Is BMPing: Waterview Recreation Center
July 19, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Multiple BMPs at Waterview Recreation Center in East Germantown make this site a study in the different approaches to urban stormwater management.
Read More →You’re Invited: Green Home, Clean Waters
July 18, 2011 | Public Affairs
PWD’s Green City, Clean Waters plan isn’t just about the city installing porous paving and constructing stormwater tree trenches—you can get involved with the effort by undertaking projects on your own property.
Read More →Green Roof For Queen Bees
July 14, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
This Saturday, July 16, some Queen Village bees are getting their own green roof.
Read More →Collect Rain With Style
July 11, 2011 | Public Affairs
The Philadelphia Water Department would never utter an unkind word about traditional rain barrels, but the sleek, ultra-modern version (they call it a “rain column”) by local company Shift Space Design is making rain collection a whole lot more attractive.
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