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The Global Water Alliance 9th Annual Conference

Join the Global Water Alliance (GWA) for the 9th Annual Conference, WASH & The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2015-2030. Learn from world-changing thinkers and innovators from the United Nations, World Bank, USEPA, International Water and Sanitation Leaders, and Major NGOs. Conference Objectives: To learn about the new UN Sustainable Development Goals for WASH and what major […]

“Falling Waters: The Legacy of the Schuylkill Navigation”

Falling Waters: The Legacy of the Schuylkill Navigation A Culture & Conversation Exhibit by Sandy Sorlien On exhibit in our Media Room and stairwell until December 30, 2016, during regular hours. Closing Reception: Thursday December 29, 5:30-7 PM, Gallery Talk 6:15 About the Exhibit No human endeavor has had a greater influence on the Schuylkill River […]

“Falling Waters: The Legacy of the Schuylkill Navigation” (Reception)

Falling Waters: The Legacy of the Schuylkill Navigation A Culture & Conversation Exhibit by Sandy Sorlien On exhibit in our Media Room and stairwell until December 30, 2016, during regular hours. Closing Reception: Thursday December 29, 5:30-7 PM, Gallery Talk 6:15 About the Exhibit No human endeavor has had a greater influence on the Schuylkill River […]

Fracking: Up Close and Personal Eye Witness Report from Dimock, PA

Join the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Greater Philadelphia Branch) as local residents discuss how their communities have been affected by fracking. Also hear about the important work […]

A Closer Look at Diatoms

Come visit the Fairmount Water Works during our Sunday operating hours for a self-guided version of "Diatoms: Jewels of the River". Through a lens, view these colorful and wonderfully complex […]

A Walk Along the Parkway

Philadelphia's Parkway references the most beautiful cities of Old Europe. Discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées and what lies beneath them. Start at the Fairmount Water Works, where […]

Behind the Scenes Tour of the Fairmount Water Works

Eye-level with the Schuylkill, you’ll walk the same underground paths as a royal family and Olympic swimmers during a behind-the-scenes look at  one of Philadelphia’s first tourist destinations. Hear about this landmark that pioneered engineering, tourism, and environmental awareness in Philadelphia. This is a hard-hat tour, and may not be accessible for all of our visitors. […]