Water

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

Congress votes to invest $50 Million In Nation’s Estuaries

Local orgs like the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary could benefit from this new legislation. The Protect and Restore America’s Estuaries…

4 years ago

EPA gives $18K to Temple students to address lead contamination in water

The nationwide program will be giving $800,000 to greening and health efforts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an $18,705…

4 years ago