Water

Beavers and sturgeon and bass, oh my! What wildlife tells us about watershed health

By Hannah Chinn In the beginning, Cathy Heckler didn’t know what, exactly, was swimming around in the creek. “When we…

4 years ago

Dig out from the storm – with a sustainable alternative

There are less aggressive but equally effective options than rock salt to keep your walkways free of ice Wednesday’s Nor’Easter…

4 years ago

Unlikely advocates: How local breweries are leading in Delaware River Watershed conservation efforts

Philly’s a beer town. Clean water means cleaner (and tastier) beer for you. Heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they drink beer. …

4 years ago

What you need to know about PWD’s extended shutoff moratorium

Many Philly residents have increased financial distress due to COVID-19. Here’s one way the Water Department wants to help. Earlier…

4 years ago

New rain garden in Lionville to clean stormwater for Pickering Creek & Delaware Watershed

Green Stormwater Infrastructure project created in Chester County The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) took the lead to create…

4 years ago

Rodale Institute Installed a Water Mural by Philly Artists

Mural celebrates farmers and healthy farming practices in Kutztown The Rodale Institute commissioned Philly-based Amber Art and Design to create…

4 years ago

Where Does Philly’s Drinking Water Come From?

Where does our city water come from, and how does it get to our faucets? Philadelphia’s water system is one…

4 years ago

TTF Honors Local Clean Water Efforts

Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Hosted its 9th Annual Watershed Milestones Award Virtually Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) hosted its 9th annual Watershed Milestones…

4 years ago

Environmental orgs support NJ action against PFAS in Drinking Water

Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Environment New Jersey, NJ Sierra Club and Clean Water Action Advocate to remove chemicals from water supply New…

4 years ago

The Lenape were the OG caretakers of the Delaware River

This Indigenous People's Day, we reflect on the people who cared for this land and waterways before us. The Lenni…

5 years ago