Water

New bipartisan congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus formed

Group will focus on funding, education and conservation issues U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) recently announced a…

4 years ago

How Philadelphians are innovating with Trees to fight climate change, improve water quality & mental health

Trees are underrated, underappreciated, and making a comeback throughout Philadelphia. With benefits like alleviating the impact of the Heat-Island Effect…

4 years ago

Supporting soil health and organic farming in the Delaware Watershed is a win-win-win for clean water, farmers, and local economies

Agriculture runoff is a major problem. The Rodale Institute & American Sustainable Business Council shares one simple way to protect…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Breaking Down Barriers: How local environmental centers are bringing inclusion for underserved communities outdoors

AWE Centers to Participate in Delaware River Basin Urban Wildlife Community Engagement Program Focusing on building conservation partnerships with underserved…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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,…

4 years ago

Eco-Explainer: How the East Coast Greenway is one of Philly’s best assets

Did you know there is an infrastructure project that has doubled the completed miles than the Border Wall? Let’s Build…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago