Water

‘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

How to enjoy Philadelphia’s Waterways Safely this Summer

Is the heat pushing you to hit the water? Here’s what’s you can do *safely* in the area. As we…

5 years ago

Get excited for 10 acres of new park space along the Delaware River

A new park project is underway in Bridesburg with new funding from PennDOT More good news for the city who…

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