Water

Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.

Eco-Explainer: What is Tidal flooding, and why does it happen in Philly?

Philadelphia is not directly next to the ocean…but still floods with high tides. How and why does this happen? What…

1 week ago

Kala Hagopian turns nature’s canvas into beautiful eco-murals

These works featuring wetlands, flora and fauna connect visitors in West Philly and John Heinz Wildlife Refuge to environmental education.…

4 weeks ago

Some people adopt highways. This woman adopted a Philadelphia island and named it the “Isle of Jean.”

An island on the Schuylkill receives some TLC and a new name thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Jean…

4 months ago

Climate Justice Mural, the first in Philly, brings hope

A new mural on the "Wheelhouse" brings together history, representation and envisioning a resilient future despite the climate crisis. The…

4 months ago

A Deep Dive into The Water Center at Penn’s 5-Year Impact

The Water Center's three main themes, water equity, building climate resistance, and water leadership, address climate challenges. Despite its location…

5 months ago

Pockets of Light: a trash-to-treasure tale in the intersection of art and the environment

How Eric Dale and Julie Woodard are turning Philly's waste into stunning installations A new installation combines puzzles and art…

7 months ago

Connecting Future Stewards: Delaware River Fellows’ impact on conservation and community

Cultivating Generations of Intersectional Environmentalists For the past seven years, the Delaware River Watershed Fellowship has connected fellows to one…

7 months ago

9 locals recognized for water work in 2023 Water Resources Awards

The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) will celebrate at their Awards Gala on September 21st. The…

7 months ago

Sewage overflow stifling river recreation: Philadelphia’s water woes

PennEnvironment study highlights contaminants' effects on equitable river access The Delaware River has a Pollution Problem A PennEnviroment report explains…

8 months ago

$150k grant fund aims to build climate resilience for Philly’s Environmental Justice Advisory Commission

After a year spent defining its own structure, the commission is funding community-scale solutions for healthy foods and clean air,…

8 months ago