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? […]
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 […]
Our Freshwater Mussel Hatchery has received a $60,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – part of its natural resource conservation efforts. Full article here: http://ow.ly/XbRS307lAxq
Schuylkill Acts & Impacts 2016 was a success! THANK YOU to all who gave for this year’s program! Click here for more information on the program. There’s still time to give!
On Tuesday, June 28, the School District of Philadelphia celebrated the release of GreenFutures, the District’s first ever sustainability plan. Mayor Kenney, Superintendent Hite, Office of Sustainability Director Christine Knapp, […]
Bicentennial Brunch On Saturday, April 16, more than 150 friends, partners, and supporters of the Fairmount Water Works convened at our historic site for our bicentennial brunch, which included live […]
Fairmount Water Works is getting into geocaching just in time for Spring! What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices such as a smart phone. […]
Congratulations to the 2016 Art in the Open artists and artist teams! Click here for the full AiO press announcement. About Art in the Open: Art in the Open (AiO) is a […]