A Year Ago…
Today’s the first anniversary of the spring 2014 flood. Though we suffered extreme damage and loss, we were able to reopen the facility – with various contributions from supporters – in just […]
What’s Happening
Urban Watershed Blog Post #1: “All of this water…somebody has to drink it.”
Those simple words were heard at the entrance to the abandoned Newkirk Mine, where a pool of water filled with oxidized iron trickled into streams heading for the Schuylkill River. […]
2015 Walk for Water
Approximately 100 people braved the elements to support Keiyo Soy Ministries and its efforts to combat the need for clean and safe water in Northern Kenya. Below are a few […]
PWD Partners with Value of Water Coalition
The Philadelphia Water Department now joins the ranks of new partners with the Value of Water Coalition to educate the public on the fundamental importance of water to the economic, environmental, […]
The First of “Culture & Conversation” a Success
The first of our Culture & Conversation series was a success! More than 60 people gathered at our site as we revealed the work of local artist and environmentalist Pamela […]
Alison Stigora Selected Artist (Art on the Circuit Update)
On Saturday, November 8, the Art on the Circuit Committee and FWW staff joined project finalists on the Schuylkill River Trail to get public feedback on prototypes of artist installations. […]
Love Your Park Day of Service a Success!
Fairmount Water Works was a participating site of the Love Your Park Day of Service. On Saturday, November 15, almost twenty volunteers including college students, youth groups and local residents […]
Art on the Circuit Update
On Saturday, November 8, the Art on the Circuit Committee and FWW staff joined project finalists on the Schuylkill River Trail to get public feedback on prototypes of artist installations. […]
Photos from Canoemobile 2014
More than 2,000 youth & community members from Philadelphia and surrounding areas participated in Canoemobile on October 14, 15 & 19! A few photos are below, but be sure to […]
FWW Receives More Than $500,000 from William Penn Foundation
Grants Open Up Opportunities for Watershed Education, Art and Engagement PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 8, 2014 – A pair of grants from the William Penn Foundation will allow the Fairmount […]