Meet Gracie Girl: Longtime Philly resident, lover of the Schuylkill, and PWD's 2026 Spokesdog!
June 22, 2026
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Benjamin Bristol
Last Sunday, June 14, fifteen of Philly’s finest dogs entered a friendly competition for the Philadelphia Water Department’s Spokesdog cape, wagging their way before an enthusiastic crowd at the Philadelphia Brewing Company in East Kensington. Proud owners spoke on behalf of their pups, and each contestant proved loyal to the clean water cause. PWD’s new […]
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Help PWD choose our next Spokesdog!: Join us at the Philadelphia Brewing Company on June 14th
June 4, 2026
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Benjamin Bristol
Come out to Philadelphia Brewing Company on June 14th at 3 pm and help choose PWD’s next Spokesdog – or enter your pooch in the contest!
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Seeking: New ‘Spokesdog’: Help Take a Bite Out of Urban Water Poo-llution Problem
April 28, 2021
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Brian Rademaekers
Between April 30 and May 26, city residents can go to @DelawareEstuary and @PhillyH2O on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to cast votes by “liking” their choice for the 2021 Spokesdog. Votes across platforms will be tallied and the winner will be named on May 28.
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Use salt and other ice-melts the right way!: Protect your furry friends and Philly waterways
November 15, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
All deicers can be harmful to our water supply, the environment, and even pets when overused. So, what to do?
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PSA from Your Dog: Smart Deicing Tips to Protect the Environment and Pets
January 5, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Did you know using too much salt and other ice-melting chemicals can hurt pet paws? Smart use of deicing products can also help minimize impacts on our watersheds. If you’re the kind of person who thinks about the health of our urban watersheds, you’ve probably wondered if using too much salt on driveways and sidewalks can hurt Philly’s rivers and creeks.
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ICYMI: Infrastructure Week Recap + Water Woman Makes the Evening News
May 24, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Starting with a look at the incredible growth of the Green City, Clean Waters program over the last five years and finishing with a Q&A that explores a storm flood relief project blending green and traditional infrastructure investments, we had an exciting (and busy) Infrastructure Week here at Philadelphia Water.
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Innovative Infrastructure: New Stations Expand Drinking Water Access, Curb Plastic Waste
May 17, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
When people hear the word “infrastructure,” they think about roads, bridges and (if we’re lucky!) pipes.
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Philadelphia Water’s New Official Spokesdog: Little Pup with a Big Message
December 15, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
Shorty first became concerned about bad pet waste habits after seeing a notice from the Environmental Protection Agency that issued this warning: “Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into the storm drain and eventually into local water bodies.”
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This Weekend, A Spokesdog Shall Be Crowned
December 9, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
At long last, the next Philadelphia Water Spokesdog will be crowned this weekend in Fishtown as up to 20 top dogs—selected by an impressive 4,100 online votes this fall—compete in a pageant to prove which pooch has the best chops for fighting pet waste pollution on our streets.
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Time to Vote for Your Favorite Spokesdog
August 3, 2015
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Brian Rademaekers
We received over two dozen nominations for the next Philadelphia Water Spokesdog. And while we personally think all these cute pooches would be great ambassadors in the campaign to spread awareness about the impact of pet waste on our waterways, it’s up to you to vote in the champ.
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