See Updated Cottman Ave. Green Street Plans: New Open House Walk-In Hours for Input Next Week
July 16, 2019
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Public Affairs
Cottman Avenue’s makeover is advancing, and the City wants your input on a recently finalized concept plan. Come to the Northeast Regional Library between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 to see all the big improvements in the works.
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Could You Join Our Team and Adopt a Rain Garden in 2019?: We want you on our mini-grants list
December 14, 2018
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Public Affairs
Thanks to Soak It Up Adoption grants, more than 1,600 people learned about green stormwater tools in their community last year and got involved in protecting Philly waterways. Can your group join and make a difference?
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You Won’t Believe These Deals!: Shockingly low prices on river-saving rain gardens – all year ’round
November 23, 2018
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Public Affairs
Since people are on the hunt for holiday steals, we thought this would be a good time to tell you what a great deal Philly residents can get on rain gardens, one the most cost-effective tools for residential sustainable stormwater management, throughout the year. This is no Cyber Monday deal, but now really is the ideal time to start your rain garden by taking one of our free workshops!
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Strawberry Mansion Water Department Open House: What residents need to know about new plans, programs + more
October 12, 2018
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Public Affairs
This event is a one-stop shop for water bills, water jobs, water construction in Strawberry Mansion. PWD Staff, officials, and local organizations will share info and answer your questions about Water Dept. projects, programs, and opportunities.
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These 20 businesses teamed up to protect Philly water in a big way: What they did and how they did it
June 29, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
Created with the help of a $1.6 million grant we issued through our stormwater program, the Sandmeyer Regional Stormwater Facility collects runoff from 20 industrial properties covering 40 acres along Sandmeyer Lane in the city’s Bustleton neighborhood.
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A Rain Check First: Sign Language Services Available at June Workshop
June 8, 2018
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Public Affairs
We want every resident to take part in protecting our rivers and creeks, and Saturday, June 23, will mark a big first in our efforts to bring the Rain Check program to more people: a workshop with sign language services will take place at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Town Hall in Center City.
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Want One of These Beauties? We WOODn’t Wait!
June 1, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
If you’ve been considering getting a wood downspout planter for your home through Philadelphia’s Rain Check program, now is the time to act!
Beginning on July 1, 2018, the participant cost for the wood downspout planter will increase
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Historic Germantown’s Community-Powered Green Upgrade Wins 2018 ‘Pioneers’ Award
May 22, 2018
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Public Affairs
Historic Germantown earns the 2018 Stormwater Pioneers award for their new rain garden, redesigned courtyard space, and commitment to the community and health of our waterways.
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Infrastructure Week 2018: Highlighting Your Investment in Clean Water
May 15, 2018
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Public Affairs
The sixth-annual Infrastructure Week, a national effort to highlight the importance of maintaining and improving the pipes, treatment plants, roads, bridges, runways, communications systems, and other shared resources that make modern society possible kicked off on Monday, May 14 and runs through May 21
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Explore Philly’s Water + Parks Love Story During ‘Love Your Park Week’
May 11, 2018
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Public Affairs
As we have in past years, Philadelphia Water Department staff are joining fellow park advocates for the spring edition of Love Your Park Week events across the city. Spanning May 12-20, Love Your Park is a biannual event that cleans, greens, and celebrates Philly’s parks
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