Water

Philadelphia is not directly next to the ocean…but still floods with high tides. How and why does this happen? What can we do to prevent and prepare for it? The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Philadelphia...

These works featuring wetlands, flora and fauna connect visitors in West Philly and John Heinz Wildlife Refuge to environmental education. Growing up in rural Vermont, Kala Hagopian immersed herself in nature. The fields and forests of the Green Mountain State...

An island on the Schuylkill receives some TLC and a new name thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Jean Knight bought herself an early holiday gift this year: a bright blue, 110-inch pool skimmer.  It’s not a conventional present....

A new mural on the “Wheelhouse” brings together history, representation and envisioning a resilient future despite the climate crisis. The plot of land on 1800 N American Street was previously used as a railyard, then an antifreeze and motor oil...

The Water Center’s three main themes, water equity, building climate resistance, and water leadership, address climate challenges. Despite its location within the Delaware Watershed, Philadelphia is not globally known as a water hub – yet. The Water Center at Penn...

How Eric Dale and Julie Woodard are turning Philly’s waste into stunning installations A new installation combines puzzles and art from upcycled trash to connect visitors with their surroundings. Eric Dale and Julie “Juicebox” Woodard created Pockets of Light, installations...

Cultivating Generations of Intersectional Environmentalists For the past seven years, the Delaware River Watershed Fellowship has connected fellows to one of the 23 Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River (AWE) environmental education centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and...

The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) will celebrate at their Awards Gala on September 21st. The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) announced the winners of its upcoming 2023 Water Resources Awards, which...

PennEnvironment study highlights contaminants’ effects on equitable river access The Delaware River has a Pollution Problem A PennEnviroment report explains exactly how polluted the river is and how often the water is safe for recreation The Floatopia jury has spoken:...