Delaware River

Solar co-ops, Delaware wins River of the Year, and Abington air quality concerns.

The latest in sustainability news: Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year is…(drumroll please)... The Delaware! The Delaware River received the…

2 months ago

Kristen Bowman Kavanagh is an “optimistic realist” for clean water

Green Philly’s latest Civic Catalyst is Kristen Kavanagh, the new Executive Director of the Delaware River Basin Commission. Role: Executive…

2 months ago

Delaware could be River of the Year, a walkable Old City, and hydrogen-powered buses

The latest in sustainability news this week: The Delaware could be Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. This year, the…

4 months ago

Making Waves: 4th Annual Floatopia encourages locals to embrace the Delaware River

As temperatures heat up, these advocates raise awareness to keep the river clean and accessible. During hot summer months, nothing…

2 years ago

Safeguarding our water: how the city tests our water – despite ongoing threats

Public health takeaways from the Delaware River chemical spill Millions drink, shower, and wash their clothes every day with water…

2 years ago

Woodergate 2023 explainer: What we know about chemical spill in the Delaware & the City Water Supply

Here's a quick summary of the background, common questions and where your drinking water comes from. UPDATE 3/28 at 10:00…

2 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…

2 years ago

How to enjoy the end of River Days this weekend

Activities include Bird walks, Paddles, Farm days & more As a celebration of our glorious watershed, the Delaware River Festival…

4 years ago

Delaware River Festival returns Sept 24th to October 3rd

Events will be both online and in-person to reach a wider audience this year. The Delaware River Festival is back…

4 years ago