Water

How New Jersey is empowering students to become “River-Friendly”

New Jersey's River-Friendly School program teaches kids about our most valuable resource - water. In Readington Township, New Jersey, two…

5 years ago

Don’t buy that plastic: Philly Tap Water is (Still) Safe for Residents According to New Report

Philadelphia Water has good news to share—the city's drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards.…

5 years ago

Is it Safe to Swim in the Wissahickon?

Creek check: are rising temps luring you into the Wissahickon Creek? You should read this. During a “normal” year in…

5 years ago

Independence Seaport Museum Winner for its Delaware River Exhibit

The Independence Seaport Museum received a Special Achievement award in Interactivity from the American Alliance of Museums earlier this month.…

5 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What is Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI)?

You may have heard the catchphrase "GSI", but what does it ACTUALLY mean? We have a water dilemma. Philadelphia already…

5 years ago

5 Things We Learned About the Delaware River Watershed From Four Local Experts

During our 4 States, 1 Watershed digital panel on Wednesday, May 27th, four panelists shared their insights on what we…

5 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What are Combined Sewer Systems?

As climate change brings hotter and wetter weather to Philly, it can strain our waterways due to our archaic systems.…

5 years ago

How to Advocate for Clean Water & the Environment in a Virtual World

Want to get politically engaged? Like everything right now it’s a little more complicated than usual. With state capitals closed…

5 years ago

Eco-Explainer: What Are Wetlands and How to Take Care of Them

The Importance of Our Wetlands Over one-third of endangered species in the US exclusively live in wetlands, and almost half…

5 years ago

12 Local Students Win Water Art Contest

Student artwork highlights the relationship Philadelphians have with their waterways and our shared responsibility for keeping them clean. The Philadelphia…

5 years ago