Water

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…

5 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

‘Ecotactical’ Art Exhibit celebrates conservation, environmental justice & activism; debuting soon at Schuylkill Center

Art exhibit continues to celebrate Earth Day at 50, proving Earth Day is Every Day in 2020. After a pandemic…

5 years ago

Pools Out for Summer: How COVID-19 stole another Philly institution this Summer

Pools may seem like a luxury, but for many, they're jobs, a way to escape the heat and connect with…

5 years ago

Home Damaged by Sewage Backup? The Philadelphia Water Department’s Basement Protection Program May Help.

As Philadelphians reel from the damage unleashed by Hurricane Isaias ­­and brace for increased storm surges due to climate change,…

5 years ago

Wolf Administration Responds to Pipeline Spill at Marsh Creek State Park

After the local spot for paddling suffered a spill on Monday, the state responds & SUP rentals stopped. Energy Transfer…

5 years ago

Meet Ranim and Ian, the Delaware River Fellows Who Want Us to #PhilaBag With Litter

Two youth fellows at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge are working to make clean-ups accessible, safe, and widespread. To help,…

5 years ago

How will climate change affect Philadelphia? (Spoiler: It’s already here.)

From an extensive heatwave to more frequent, intense tropical storms like Isaias. Here’s a look at how you can expect…

5 years ago

How New Jersey Prioritizes Green Stormwater Projects in Marginalized Communities

As temperatures rise, flooding hits low-income communities the hardest. Here's how New Jersey is trying to lessen the impacts. In…

5 years ago

Microplastics: What are they, and are they in Philly Water?

As the number of consumer plastics explodes, the impact on our Philly waters remains unknown. By 2050, there will be…

5 years ago