Water

Local projects honored featuring innovation & commitment to sustainability in the built environment

Green Building United's annual Groundbreaker Awards returned IRL in November. Green Building United held its annual Groundbreaker Awards on November 17th to…

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Eco-Explainer: What is a Bioswale?

Learn about this little-known type of GSI As we consider different types of green stormwater infrastructure, let's get into a…

4 years ago

The Plight of the Atlantic Sturgeon: Can these prehistoric fish make a comeback?

A fish that has existed since dinosaurs roamed the earth is at the center of a battle between environmentalists and…

4 years ago

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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

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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…

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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…

4 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…

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