{"id":208,"date":"2025-05-29T15:19:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/events\/?page_id=208"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:29:18","slug":"manayunk-canal-reopening","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/events\/manayunk-canal-reopening\/","title":{"rendered":"Manayunk Canal Reopening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manayunk Canal Reopening Community Event<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Join us to celebrate the completion of PWD’s Flat Rock Dam project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, June 26, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Lock St., Philadelphia, PA 19127<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate the re-introduction of fresh water to the Manayunk Canal for the first time in over 75 years<\/a>! Join us to learn about the water quality improvements, speak with local partners for the project, and watch a mussel presentation from PWD Scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Community event begins at 11 am, with speakers and presentations starting at 11:30 am. Educational tables, activities, and refreshments will be in the lobby and by the Canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n