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Carbon’s lasting impact: How Coal Country’s Legacy Affects Philly Waterways

City folk may feel distant from coal, but effects are felt downstream Much of Pennsylvania was once regarded as an…

5 years ago

This week in water: Water Dept gets a $100 million head start on wastewater cleanup, $10k to high school students & hang with hippos in Camden

The latest water news, including how PWD nets $100 million for a facility to clean Delaware River water As the…

5 years ago

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…

5 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…

5 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. …

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

6 years ago