Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry Returns!
We’re happy to announce that Mommies & Minnows, Fathers & Fry returns on August 26! We are happy to have received such a great response to our previous classes and would like […]
What’s Happening
City Wild Camp
Still searching for an interesting, unique camp for your adventurous kids to attend this August? You’re in luck! LandHealth Institute and Fairmount Water Works introduce the pilot offering of City Wild […]
Good News! Closing Reception for “One Man’s Trash”
Good News! Power has been restored at the Fairmount Water WORKS and the closing reception for “One Man’s Trash” WILL occur this evening from 4-6pm. We hope you haven’t changed […]
FWW Receives $300,000 Pew Grant for Freshwater Mussel Hatchery Project
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) announced its 2015 grants in support of the Philadelphia region’s cultural organizations and artists. The Fund for the Water Works is […]
Bucket Brigades, Bell Bottoms and Bitstrips: Firefighting in Colonial Philadelphia
Urban Watershed Blog Post #2 Bucket Brigades, Bell Bottoms and Bitstrips: Firefighting in Colonial Philadelphia Imagine it’s 1776, you live in a row home 10 blocks from the Schuylkill River […]
“Open Spaces” Art Exhibit Explores Natural & Constructed Spaces
This summer nine artists are coming to the Schuylkill Center with indoor and outdoor installations, extending the environmental art gallery out onto the Center’s trails. With a reception on Tuesday, June […]
TURBINE – A “Sneak Peek”
In celebration of the Fairmount Water Works’ 200th anniversary, Mendelssohn Club joins forces with the Leah Stein Dance Company and composer Byron Au Yong to present the world premiere of TURBINE, […]
2015 Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest Winners!
Congrats to this year’s winners of the Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest, sponsored by the Philadelphia Water Department. Photos of the artwork and award reception can be found here.
MEDIA ALERT: The Value of Water – The Pennsylvania Story
WHAT: Join us for this interactive discussion featuring regional and national leaders. The session will focus on the state of water infrastructure and water resources and innovative investments in […]
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 […]