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All posts tagged: Sourcewater/Watershed Protection


Restorative Ecological Project brings life back to Manayunk Canal: The closed trail section between Manayunk and Shawmont officially reopens on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

August 25, 2023  |  Amy Hopf

Schuylkill River Trail Closure – March 2024 Update: The trail section between Manayunk and Shawmont that was previously closed for the last 6 months officially reopens on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Schuylkill River Trail Closure – January 2024 Update: Due to site conditions, work for the Flat Rock Dam Betterment project has been delayed. The […]

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Mussel Hatchery Returns to Fairmount Water Works: Tiny aquatic animals are revitalizing our local rivers.

July 17, 2023  |  Grace Maiorano

We’re commissioning some unlikely creatures to help keep our waterways clean – mussels. After being closed for more than two years following flood damage from Hurricane Ida, the Freshwater Mussel Hatchery at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is having a busy spring and summer. This season will mark the third full year PWD is […]

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Green City, Clean Waters: Progress with Partners

March 14, 2022  |  Public Affairs

Over the past decade, a monumental force in the success of Green City, Clean Waters has been ongoing support from external entities. Whether City agencies or community organizations, companies or non-profits, operations large and small have helped shape the last decade of this 25-year plan.

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