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Category Archives: Green City, Clean Waters
Check out PWD’s New Doggie Ambassador Program
The Philadelphia Water Department is holding a contest to find a “doggie ambassador” to help spread the word about the danger that dog waste poses to our waterways. Check out this article in the Inquirer, aptly titled “Philly Water Department … Continue reading
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Philadelphia’s Greenworks Plan: One Year Later
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
Posted in Articles, Composting, Events, Green City, Clean Waters, Jobs, Partners, Recycling, Trash
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More Must-Read Water Articles from the New York Times
The New York Times has recently published some more truly fascinating articles in their “Toxic Waters” series. In “Millions in U.S. Drink Dirty Water, Records Show,” Charles Duhigg explains how some water treatment systems have gotten away with illegal concentrations … Continue reading
Water Treatment Tales
Have you ever wondered how the water that flows down the Delaware or the Schuylkill Rivers gets treated and makes it to your house? Or are you curious about where the waste you flush down the toilet or spit down … Continue reading
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TTF in the News — Again!
TTF has made the news again! Check out this article about our recent Model Neighborhood Van Tour in the Germantown Chronicle. Scroll down to “Innovative Water Management Techniques in NW.” From the article: It’s fall. The leaves are turning. It’s … Continue reading
PECO Green Roof Tour
On Tuesday evening, TTF staff attended a tour of PECO’s green roof. The event was hosted by PHS Young Friends, a group designed to connect adults under the age of 40 with a common interest in sustainability and greening in the … Continue reading
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Ross Street Article
There’s another great article about the Green City, Clean Waters plans for Ross Street in the Germantown Chronicle. Scroll down to “PWD Unveils Water Runoff Plan for Ross Street.” From the article: The Model Neighborhoods program is the start of … Continue reading