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Greenway Benefits Report Summary from Pennsylvania Legislative Services

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Katie

Check out this article regarding PennFuture’s Greenway Benefits Report from Jason Gottesman of Pennsylvania Legislative Services. PennFuture, Coalition for Philadelphia’s Riverfronts release study showing benefits of public access By Jason Gottesman Representatives of PennFuture and the Coalition for Philadelphia’s Riverfronts … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures in Philly-Area Sewers!

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Katie

As we are constantly reminding people here at TTF, everything you put down a household drain, flush down your toilet, or drop in a storm drain on the street ends up in our sewer system. Depending on where you live, … Continue reading →

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Newsweek on the Race to Buy Up the World’s Water

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Katie

This week’s Newsweek contains an fascinating article that asks the question, “Should private companies control our most precious natural resource?” Calling water “the new oil,” the article examines a series of important issues surrounding water rights and water privatization. An … Continue reading →

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Academy of Natural Sciences Studies Gas Drilling’s Effects on Streams

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Katie

An article in yesterday’s Inquirer discussed the Academy of Natural Sciences’ study on the effects of natural gas drilling on our waterways. From the article: A preliminary study by Academy of Natural Sciences researchers suggests that even without spills or … Continue reading →

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Help Save the PHS Vacant Land Program

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Katie

Here at TTF, we are extremely committed to turning vacant lots into community spaces — especially gardens that can help manage stormwater! So we really, really do not want to see the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s vacant land program disappear. Read … Continue reading →

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News from the Friends of the Manayunk Canal

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Katie

While they are not in our watershed, we really want to showcase some of the great work that’s being done by the Friends of the Manayunk Canal. Here is some great rain barrel news from their recent newsletter: A CALL … Continue reading →

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PA Suspends Drilling at Shale Rupture Site

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Katie

From today’s Philadelphia Inquirer: Pennsylvania environmental officials on Monday suspended some operations of a Marcellus Shale natural gas operator whose well blew out last week and spewed natural gas and 35,000 gallons of drilling fluid in a remote part of … Continue reading →

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An Update from American Rivers

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Katie

Please read the following press release from American Rivers regarding the press event that took place on Wednesday. Sarah was there representing TTF, along with the President of our Board, Gerry Kaufman, who is quoted below. It’s long, but chocked-full … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia’s Greenworks Plan: One Year Later

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Katie

On Wednesday, I was pleased to attend the first annual progress report for Philadelphia’s Greenworks Plan, a six-year plan for making Philadelphia the greenest city in the country. The event was inspiring. It was great to see so many environmental … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Looks at Crumbling Urban Sewer Infrastructures

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Katie

Here is another great article in the New York Times’Toxic Waters series. This time, Charles Duhigg takes a look at the cost of replacing crumbling urban sewer and water infrastructures in cities like Washington, DC. He notes that: State and … Continue reading →

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