Water

With funding, the Circuit Trails is closer to reach its short-term goal to complete 500 miles of trails by 2025. The Circuit Trails is developing 800 miles of multi-use trails in the Greater Philadelphia region. With an $7.27 million federal...

Climate Central released last month’s climate trends. Last month, the average temps were close to normal, according to a report from Climate Central. Philadelphia’s Decembers have been trending 4.3°F warmer over the past 50 years. It’s also the month with...

Green Building United’s annual Groundbreaker Awards returned IRL in November. Green Building United held its annual Groundbreaker Awards on November 17th to celebrate the build environment’s impact with projects, accomplishments, and leaders in the Philadelphia region.   “Because of the very real impacts...

Learn about this little-known type of GSI As we consider different types of green stormwater infrastructure, let’s get into a tool that uses natural landscape to manage stormwater. Bioswales can be installed on any property, from your backyard to the...

A fish that has existed since dinosaurs roamed the earth is at the center of a battle between environmentalists and the policymakers who they say aren’t doing enough to stop the species from disappearing from the Delaware River forever.  The...

Philadelphia Water’s Rain Check program is a free, easy way to help prevent flooding in your home and neighborhood. What is the Rain Check program? Philadelphia Water Rain Check is a program that helps Philadelphia residents reduce their water bills...

Demonstrators highlighted the declining population and pointed to government agencies to take action. Over 50 activists, indigenous leaders, and environmental advocates participated in a protest around Philadelphia’s City Hall on Wednesday to raise awareness for the loss of Delaware River’s Atlantic...

Whether you’re looking to take in the blazing fall foliage or want to learn about native plants and flowers, there is no lack of gardens to explore in and around Philadelphia. Philadelphia is America’s Garden Capital, after all! And with...

Climate change trends continue in Philadelphia. Here’s what the science says. Philadelphia experienced a wetter and much cooler October in 2022. The average temperature was 57.2°F was 1.0° cooler than normal, according to Climate Central. This is outside the norm:...