Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Announces 2021 Exhibition Developed by Habithéque, Inc. and Supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage After a series of site evaluations and assessments […]
Everyone associated with the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is deeply saddened by the loss of our longtime friend and colleague Kenneth Andrew Hinde, who passed away following a sudden […]
We’re commemorating the 200th anniversary of the opening of one of Philadelphia’s most influential waterways – the Manayunk Canal! Join us for a series of events that take a fascinating […]
Students in the Philadelphia School District will have a day off from school on January 18th, so we’ve got a special program planned for children in kindergarten through third grade!
Due to low registration numbers, this program has been cancelled. No worries…future day programs will be held again in January and April. Be sure to join our mailing list or follow us […]
Is your child off from school on Election Day? Register him/her for a fun-filled day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture & Math) at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center! […]
What is Schuylkill Acts & Impacts? Schuylkill Acts & Impacts is a week-long service-learning program that will be offered to a team of fifteen high school students from communities within […]
FWW was featured in this piece on the impact of rising water levels on historic buildings. Read more here
A Scientist’s Perspective On The Mussel and Host-Fish Experience In the Laboratory By Lance Butler (Aquatic Scientist, Philadelphia Water Department) Most larval species of freshwater mussels (glochidia) rely on host […]
Experience the Delaware River Watershed like never before: become a Delaware River Watershed Fellow at one of 23 regional environmental centers this summer. What is a Delaware River Watershed Fellowship? […]