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Where to recycle your old fishing line

Here's where you can recycle your used fishing line -- and why you should. Fishing lines pose a major threat…

4 years ago

Dig out from the storm – with a sustainable alternative

There are less aggressive but equally effective options than rock salt to keep your walkways free of ice Wednesday’s Nor’Easter…

4 years ago

Unlikely advocates: How local breweries are leading in Delaware River Watershed conservation efforts

Philly’s a beer town. Clean water means cleaner (and tastier) beer for you. Heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they drink beer. …

4 years ago

What you need to know about PWD’s extended shutoff moratorium

Many Philly residents have increased financial distress due to COVID-19. Here’s one way the Water Department wants to help. Earlier…

4 years ago

Where Does Philly’s Drinking Water Come From?

Where does our city water come from, and how does it get to our faucets? Philadelphia’s water system is one…

4 years ago

TTF Honors Local Clean Water Efforts

Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Hosted its 9th Annual Watershed Milestones Award Virtually Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) hosted its 9th annual Watershed Milestones…

4 years ago

How to enjoy Philadelphia’s Waterways Safely this Summer

Is the heat pushing you to hit the water? Here’s what’s you can do *safely* in the area. As we…

4 years ago

Don’t buy that plastic: Philly Tap Water is (Still) Safe for Residents According to New Report

Philadelphia Water has good news to share—the city's drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards.…

4 years ago

Independence Seaport Museum Winner for its Delaware River Exhibit

The Independence Seaport Museum received a Special Achievement award in Interactivity from the American Alliance of Museums earlier this month.…

4 years ago