Don’t Be a Member of the Lonely Yards Club: Start Planning a Rain Check Project This February
February 2, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
For those Philly residents feeling the winter blues, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t exactly bring hope and relief when he popped out of his den on Ground Hog Day and decided we’re in for six more weeks of cold weather.
But, before you resign and decide to join ol’ Phil in another month-and-half of hibernation, let us offer you an optimistic antidote…
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Year in Review (Part Three): Awards and Grants
January 27, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
In the third and final part of our 2016 highlights series, we look at awards received by the Philadelphia Water Department and its employees as well some grants distributed last year…
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Year in Review (Part Two): 2016 Highlights Continued
January 23, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
This is the second installment in our blog series looking at all the great news and events 2016 brought for Philly’s water community.
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RSVP Now to Join 10,000 Friends in Honoring Green City, Clean Waters
January 16, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
The Philadelphia Water Department is thrilled to receive the 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania’s Excellence in Public Infrastructure Award in recognition of the success of the Green City, Clean Waters program. Commissioner Debra A. McCarty will accept the honor at the 2016 Commonwealth Awards…
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Nominations Wanted: 2017 ‘Excellence in GSI Awards’
January 4, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
What projects and people are making an impact on green stormwater infrastructure in our region? Last year saw the first-ever Excellence in GSI Awards, an effort by the Sustainable Business Network’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Partners to answer that question and highlight the best in local green stormwater projects and the people making them happen…
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Tour Two Point Breeze Vacant Lots Targeted for Green Improvements
October 14, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
We kicked off October with a ribbon cutting at a formerly vacant lot at 55th and Hunter streets in West Philadelphia that is now a vibrant green space featuring a rain garden and hidden storage trench that manage stormwater and protect local waterways while adding a whole new asset to the neighborhood.
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Photos and More: Big Celebration Welcomes New Rain Garden, Mural at Vacant Lot Site
October 6, 2016
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Public Affairs
We want to send out a big thank you to all who came out to celebrate the new rain gardens and mural in Hestonville yesterday! Below you’ll find photos from the event and coverage from local TV stations:
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New Signs to Welcome Neighborhood Green Infrastructure Projects
September 1, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
With so many Green City, Clean Waters green infrastructure projects planned for neighborhoods all over the city, we at Philadelphia Water are always looking for ways to let residents know about upcoming work that will improve stormwater management in their area.
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Philly STEM Students Hack Rain Barrel, Invent Ultimate Chill Spot
June 22, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
What do you get when you combine lawn furniture, green infrastructure and electronics?
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Big News: Green City, Clean Waters Blows Past Year Five Targets
June 20, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
The City of Philadelphia announced a major achievement accomplished through the Green City, Clean Waters program at a June 16 celebration marking the five-year anniversary of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure plan’s adoption.
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