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Applications are open for the Alliance for Watershed Education’s fellowship program

Work in watershed centers & preview a conservation career Looking for a rewarding summer employment opportunity? Interested in environmental conservation…

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Meet our Delaware Watershed Database

Explore local trails, orgs & places to know It's World Water Day, and we're thrilled to share our new tool…

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TreePhilly giving 1000 FREE Trees to Plant at Home

This year's giveaway includes a door-to-door delivery for high-risk populations & carfree residents The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation announced its…

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Bird Safe Philly wants you to turn off the lights – to save birds

Thousands of birds die annually by running into city windows. We can change that. Last October, Philly saw its largest…

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Philadelphia, West Chester, and Narberth sue PA for the right to Enforce Plastic Bag legislation

Local environmental groups held press conference yesterday about the lawsuit. Local municipalities are fighting the state to eliminate plastic bag…

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Brewers, Birds & Philly Residents benefit from NEW Fracking Ban in Delaware River Watershed

Huge environmental win: The DRBC permanently banned fracking after 11 years of debate The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) permanently…

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City unveils “Philadelphia Transit Plan” to fight climate change

SEPTA focuses on a carless future for a greener city The City of Philadelphia and SEPTA unveiled the Philadelphia Transit…

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DRBC hosting meeting on fracking in Delaware River basin next week

Environmental groups pushing for a full ban on fracking The Delaware River Basin Commission is hosting a meeting next Thursday,…

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More reason to Smush it: USDA awards Pennsylvania $1.5 million grant to fight Spotted Lanternflies

The USDA has awarded $1.5 million in grant funding to bolster the fight against the spotted lanternfly. The United States…

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This week in water: Water Dept gets a $100 million head start on wastewater cleanup, $10k to high school students & hang with hippos in Camden

The latest water news, including how PWD nets $100 million for a facility to clean Delaware River water As the…

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