PECO Joins Supporters of  The Floating Water Workshop: The Art of Science In Motion

Key stakeholders are moving a truly innovative project forward. The Floating Water Workshop: The Art of Science In Motion, is a planned public learning laboratory of water play and STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, art and math) engagement for people of all ages using new environmental education strategies, technology and creativity.

The 5,400 square foot floating museum envisioned by Philadelphia based Habithéque interpretive planning and design studio is slated to launch in 2026 at its premiere site on the Delaware River at Penn’s Landing, and eventually on the Schuylkill River near the historic Fairmount Water Works, aligned with the popular river trails. It will serve as an educational and science field station, a cultural arts destination, event space, and a collaborative site for more than a dozen environmental education leaders.

More than half of the funds needed to open the Floating Water Workshop have been raised to date, including a recent contribution by PECO along with generous initial support from an anonymous donor and The William Penn Foundation, the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of City Trusts, Delaware Avenue Fund, the Philadelphia Water Department, PA Coastal Zone Management, Trustees of  The Fund for the Water Works; the Estate of Edward Francis Grusheski, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Junior League of Philadelphia.

“We are dedicated to powering the next generation of innovators through STEM education and environmental sustainability,” said Carniesha Kwashie, director of Corporate and Community Impact at PECO. “Supporting the Floating Water Workshop aligns with our mission to invest in forward-thinking initiatives that merge science, technology, and creativity to inspire learning. By helping bring this project to life, we are fostering equitable access to hands-on education while strengthening our region’s connection to its natural resources.”

“Our region is fortunate to have abundant clean water and ecosystems rich in diverse living organisms, but there are few safe, accessible opportunities for people to engage with our rivers,” notes Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Executive Director Karen Young. “The Workshop is intended to ensure people throughout greater Philadelphia have equitable access to water science education, extending the work and mission of the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center in support of the Philadelphia Water Department’s initiatives to engage the public with the urban watershed.”The FWWIC is a member of the Global Network of Water Museums, just one of two U.S. members that are now environmental education centers converted from early pumping stations.

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