The Story of Water - Through Art
Had you been on the 300 block of Christian Street on Saturday afternoon, you might have asked yourself, “What are these blue dots all over the street? Is this graffiti?” You may have walked along the...
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Imagining Frankford
This Saturday, the Frankford Community, from Pratt Street down to Kensington Avenue, will celebrate their neighborhood. Community members, in collaboration with the Mural Arts Program and initiated by...
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The Legacy of the Spokesdog Continues!
When pet waste is left on the ground, rainwater or melted snow washes it into our storm drains and into the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers, harming the health of the water. But the Spokesdog is out to...
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Congratulations to Our 2013 Spokesdog Winners!
On Saturday, October 19th, fifteen Spokesdog finalists from two participating neighborhoods (Fitler Square and University City) came out to compete for one crown. After careful consideration of which...
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The Land is Ours!
For the last fifteen years, neighbors cleaned and protected the remaining 6 acres of the Anderson and Woodbrook land not yet touched by development in the Wissahickon. After learning that developers...
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Birding in Tacony Creek Park!
Have you ever been bird watching?! Well now’s your chance to partake in the exciting experience for free! Don’t miss your chance to see a variety of Philadelphia’s birds, including woodpeckers,...
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Upcoming: Green City, Clean Waters Info. Session
Do you have questions or concerns about Philadelphia Water’s GSI projects? Want to know more about Green City, Clean Waters or learn more about some of our potential projects? Philadelphia Water...
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Hike Through Cresheim Valley!
Photo Credit: PhillyMapThis weekend, Friends of Wissahickon (FOW) is leading a hike through the Cresheim Valley Gorge. This trail follows the Cresheim Creek,which has carved quite a valley over the...
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Philly Green Opportunities
Join the Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) for breakfast and coffee! Next Tuesday, on February 11th, TTF will host an information and networking breakfast. Participants will have the...
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Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Hawks, Oh My!
Did you miss out on going Birding in Tacony Creek Park last month? Well, here’s another chance! As part of the Audubon Society’s Great Backyard Bird Count, the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed...
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Green City, Clean Water’s Art Contest
Image: 11 grade winner from last year's competition, Partnership for the Delaware EstuaryThe Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is now accepting entries on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department...
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Deadline Extension for Green City, Clean Water’s Art Contest!
The Partnership for Delaware Estuary has extended the deadline for the Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest. The new deadline for submissions is now March 7, 2014. The art contest gives students in...
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Fishin' Around
Ever wonder what kinds of fish are fishin’ around in the Schuylkill River? Take a peek into the underwater world at the Fairmount Water Works’ lab to learn how fish can be biological indicators of the...
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Special Screening of GreenTrek’s Green City, Clean Waters Film
Whatever the weather may bring, GreenTreks will officially kick-off Spring on Thursday, March 20th with a special viewing of their 30 minute film, Green City, Clean Waters. PWD worked with GreenTreks...
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Registration for the 2014 Spokesdog Competition is Now Open!
The 2013 Spokesdog winner, Josie from Fitler SquareThe Spokesdog Competition is back! This time, we’re looking for super-star dogs in Juniata and Lower Moyamensing neighborhoods to help educate pet...
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What’s Going on with Green City, Clean Waters in South Philly West of Broad?
Point Breeze residents attend a Rain Check workshop and learn about local Green City, Clean Waters projects on Aug. 24, 2016.Last night, we highlighted some of our local Green City, Clean Waters...
View ArticleLove Your Park: Celebrate the Green Spaces Protecting Your Water
There's still time to register for a #LOVEYourPark service day! Sign up here: https://t.co/JM6flvIeoEpic.twitter.com/F9LYsW8quU— Philly Parks & Rec (@PhilaParkandRec) May 11, 2017From the very...
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We owe Philly's Clean Water Champions 1,000 (Green) Thank Yous
You're invited to celebrate... 1,000 Greened Acres.Can you soak that in? Philly has created one thousand Greened Acres. Yes, it’s impressive … but you want to know the best part? YOU did it: One rain...
View ArticleWhat's with the Requested Rate Change? 9 Ways to Learn More, Get Involved
We are opening two of our biggest facilities to show Philly residents how their water bills fund the pipes, plants & people needed to protect our rivers + deliver safe water 24/7. RSVP now, tour...
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