Water

Eco-Explainer: What is Philadelphia Water’s “Rain Check” program?

Philadelphia Water's Rain Check program is a free, easy way to help prevent flooding in your home and neighborhood. What…

3 years ago

Watershed activists lead march around City Hall for loss of 350,000 Atlantic Sturgeon

Demonstrators highlighted the declining population and pointed to government agencies to take action. Over 50 activists, indigenous leaders, and environmental…

3 years ago

5 Best Gardens to Explore in the Fall in Philadelphia

Whether you’re looking to take in the blazing fall foliage or want to learn about native plants and flowers, there…

3 years ago

Global Weirding: October was cooler & wetter, November is off to a hot start

Climate change trends continue in Philadelphia. Here's what the science says. Philadelphia experienced a wetter and much cooler October in…

3 years ago

Water visionaries honored at the 39th WRA Recognition Dinner

Awards recognized people, projects and organizations that promote water resources sustainability and resilience in the Delaware River Basin. The Water…

3 years ago

Delaware River Festival returns to waterfront IRL on September 24th

The 20th anniversary of celebrating the Delaware River returns after a 3-year COVID hiatus. The Delaware River Festival is returning on…

3 years ago

Microplastics prevalent in Delaware River, according to new report by DRBC

Samples collected all contained plastic from Brandywine Creek, Cooper River, Neshaminy Creek A new report released by the Delaware River…

3 years ago

New exhibit shows how our actions directly affect the ocean

"Ocean Bound" opens Saturday at the Academy of Natural Sciences; connects our local watershed to the sea - even when…

3 years ago

Summer’s not just hot: humidity has increased

Philly's feeling the heat during recent waves, and it's not just the temperature that's gone up. Philadelphia has had a…

3 years ago

Watershed Moment at the Academy of Natural Sciences encourages participants to consider how water moves throughout urban landscape

The new art exhibit connects people to their watershed with over 40 experiences.   What is a watershed? The term…

3 years ago