The White Clay Wild and Scenic Program: Preserving, protecting, and promoting the beauty and value of the White Clay Creek watershed. Wild and Scenic Program Goals: Improve and conserve water quality and water quantity. Conserve open space, woodlands, wetlands &...
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This Philly educator helps students map the land, water, and sociopolitical systems
High school educator Anna Herman is a self-described “food person.” But her interests and expertise extend well beyond the plate. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat and is a partner newsroom in Every Voice, Every Vote. Sign up for...
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Bartram’s Garden trail contamination leads to calls for better communication, more transparency
In April, multiple agencies were informed of an environmental concern. But the public wasn’t aware until a private citizen alerted Bartram’s Garden staff. In April, during one of his usual walks along Bartram’s Mile Trail — which runs from just...
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How the Stroud Water Research Center educates students and the public about watershed health
Stroud Water Research Center celebrates freshwater every day. For World Water Day, it welcomed visitors to showcase its programs. From creeks to classrooms, backyards to browsers, and everything in between, Stroud Water Research Center has pioneered freshwater research, education, and...
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Plastic-free Philly is kicking bottles to the curb – and adding art to the city
The Academy of Natural Sciences, Water Department and BOMA are teaming up for the new initiative There’s a new initiative to kick plastic use. The Academy of Natural Sciences is kicking off Plastic-free Philly, a volunteer effort to reduce single-use...
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Classroom on wheels: How Stroud Water Research Center is changing environmental ed
Chester County’s Stroud Water Research Center is delivering a “Fresh Perspective” on bridging the environmental education equity gap. After five decades of pioneering freshwater research, education, and water restoration, Stroud Water Research Center is taking its renowned programming on the...
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How Lee Clark is fighting for change in Phillipsburg
When Lee Clark recently became the first African American ever elected to the town council in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, it was another addition to an impressive resume that has included working in Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. It also put him...
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