Water

Two chances to enjoy our local Delaware Watershed waterfront debut tonight Want to enjoy our local watershed with snacks, a cold drink and friends? Parks on Tap has offically returned for the Summer season, with TWO locations on the banks...

Sustainable Business Network honored green stormwater infrastructure projects in the Philadelphia region. The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) announced the winners of its 5th annual Excellence in GSI Awards during a virtual Earth Day ceremony. ““Every public and private GSI project...

Group will focus on funding, education and conservation issues U.S. Representatives Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) recently announced a new bipartisan congressional group, the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus. The caucus is dedicated to Delaware River Watershed issues and...

Trees are underrated, underappreciated, and making a comeback throughout Philadelphia. With benefits like alleviating the impact of the Heat-Island Effect and improving water quality, expanded tree growth is a remedy to many societal woes in both urban and rural settings....

Agriculture runoff is a major problem. The Rodale Institute & American Sustainable Business Council shares one simple way to protect our water. By Dr. Andrew Smith, Rodale Institute & David Levine, American Sustainable Business Council According to the EPA, agricultural...

Work in watershed centers & preview a conservation career Looking for a rewarding summer employment opportunity? Interested in environmental conservation but lack formal educational or professional experience? The Alliance for Watershed Education’s (AWE) Delaware River Watershed Fellowship program may be...

Huge environmental win: The DRBC permanently banned fracking after 11 years of debate The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) permanently banned fracking throughout the Delaware River Watershed yesterday in a virtual meeting. Four states of the Delaware Watershed (New Jersey,...

AWE Centers to Participate in Delaware River Basin Urban Wildlife Community Engagement Program Focusing on building conservation partnerships with underserved urban communities The Nature Place, an environmental education center and the headquarters of the conservation organization Berks Nature, sits on...

SEPTA focuses on a carless future for a greener city The City of Philadelphia and SEPTA unveiled the Philadelphia Transit Plan: A Vision for 2045 today. The roadmap is the city’s plan to improve public transit, provide safe, equitable access,...