Watershed Education is a Ball
When our own educator and photographer Sandy Sorlien began rowing the Schuylkill River, she was struck by its natural beauty, plentiful wildlife and raw power. But her camera lens drew […]
What’s Happening
Connect with Drink Up!
The collaboration to encourage everyone to drink more water was formed between the Partnership for a Healthier America – which works with the private sector and PHA Honorary Chair First […]
All About the Flood at the FWW
We’ve had many questions about our May 1 flood. Among them: why did we sustain so much damage? The short answer: it was man vs. nature, a race against the […]
The Water Works Needs You Now!
The Water Works Needs You Now! In case you haven’t heard, The Water Works suffered damage and loss of materials from the recent flooding, and we need your help. We […]
Flooded Out — and CLOSED — at the Fairmount Water Works!
Due to flooding and high tides, the Water Works is closed until further notice for inside activities. We are offering our outreach and outside activities. We’re working hard to re-open […]
Water Blues, Green Solutions documentary screening coming on May 14th
How we manage stormwater in the 21st century will affect the quality of our health and the sustainability of our way of life. Water Blues Green Solutions is an interactive […]
PWD Wins National Recognition for Green City, Clean Waters communications
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists honored the Philadelphia Water Department with recognition for environmental communications excellence. The winning project was the comprehensive, multi-channel campaign for Green City, […]
Make it A Colorful May at the Water Works!
Science Saturdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. starting every half hour. River Colors Learn how water was used in the process of making pigments. […]
April Activities: Science Saturday, Pop-Ups, Shad and More!
SCIENCE SATURDAYS: April 19 and 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. starting every half hour. SOUND NAVIGATION Humans have been traversing waterways for thousands of years, and safe navigation has […]
2014 “Green City, Clean Waters” Art Contest Awards Ceremony on April 24th
Join us on Thursday, April 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate the talented young people who have won our 2014 “Green City, Clean Waters” Art Contest! […]