Come visit the Interpretive Center!
Video created by 2023 AWE Fellow Hannah Powell for her Capstone project.
The Interpretive Center became PWD’s environmental education center in 2003, welcoming more than 575,000 visitors to date.
Learn about the Water Works’ noteworthy beginnings in the early 19th century as Philadelphia’s water pumping station for residents, business and factories:
On Display Now!
Entries in the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Artists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. Winning artwork has been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free!
THE WATER WE WANT
Promoting and caring for our water heritage
Youth Prize Contest – 6th Edition (2024-25)
The Youth Prize Contest The Water We Want (TWWW) aims at exploring our multifaceted water legacies – natural and cultural, tangible and intangible – from the perspective of young people.
Any school or teacher interested in participating must:
- Contact us or another member of the Global Network. You can find a full list of WAMU-NET members here: watermuseums.net/network/.
- Engage students in educational activities focusing on freshwater-related issues and produce original drawings, videos, and other media.
- Submit the work to FWWIC or any institution affiliated with WAMU-NET by 26 April 2025.
For more information CLICK HERE.
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