Government Contacts:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Learn how you can help in the DEP’s mission to protect PA’s land, air and water from pollution. Here you can also file a complaint with the DEP.
Philadelphia Water Advocacy Organizations:
American Rivers, Mid-Atlantic Region: Includes press releases, videos, and reports on the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the American Rivers organization, which strives to protect and restore clean water here.
American Water Resources Association, Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Section (AWRA-PMAS) : A forum for discussion and exchange of information and ideas relative to water resources management issues specific to our metropolitan area. Check out their speaker series!
Clean Water Action (Pennsylvania): Read an overview of recent Pennsylvania water news in the hopes of empowering people to protect our waters, build better communities and make democracy work for all.
Darby-Cobbs Watershed Partnership: The Darby-Cobbs Watershed Partnership (DCWP) is a network of public, private, and nonprofit partners working to create and implement a watershed management plan that addresses water quality and quantity issues in the Darby-Cobbs watershed.
Delaware Direct Watershed Partnership: Learn more about the collection of stakeholders working to achieve protection of the natural resources and their sustainability in the urbanized Delaware Direct Watershed.
The Delaware RiverKeeper Network: Find out how to be a Delaware Riverkeeper by learning about the beautiful and extensive Delaware, why it is important, and how you can get involved.
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center works to educate citizens to understand their community and environment, especially the urban watershed, know how to guide the community and environment in the future, and understand the connections between daily life and the natural environment.
Friends of the Wissahickon: Explore the oldest, largest, active nonprofit, volunteer organization in Philadelphia’s park system.
Partnership for Delaware Estuary, Inc.: Find out how you can be a part of the Delaware Estuary’s rediscovery.
Pennypack Watershed Partnership: Check out the group that works on stormwater management projects, municipal ordinance revisions, and public education and outreach events in the Pennypack watershed.
Poquessing Watershed Partnership: Click to contact this watershed partnership and its affiliated organizations working to protect the health of the Poquessing Watershed.
Schuylkill Action Network (SAN): Find out about the Schuylkill Action Network’s efforts along the Schuylkill Riverfront and in its watershed.
Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association: Explore this association working to “protect the quality and the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek and to enhance life in the Wissahickon Watershed.”
Environmental Advisory Councils (EACs):
Abington EAC: The volunteers of the EAC work with residents, local organizations, and the township to help provide a clean and healthy environment for the Abington community.
Cheltenham EAC: The Cheltenham EAC works to increase environmental efficiency in Cheltenham, focusing on watersheds, energy, transportation and green buildings.
Friends Groups:
Friends of High School Park: Since 1995 this community non-profit in Elkins park has planted and managed 11 acres where Cheltenham High School once stood.
Friends of Tacony Creek Park: The Friends of Tacony Creek Park work to restore pride in Tacony Creek Park – making it a cleaner, safer park for public recreational use.
Friends of Vernon Park:
Friends of Vernon Park (FOVP) is a volunteer organization comprised of residents that give their time, talent and efforts to assist with site maintenance and fundraising activities that benefit Vernon Park.
Other Environmental Organizations:
Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future: Browse PennFuture’s website to learn about their campaign for a just future for us, our communities, and our environment. See how “Every environmental victory grows the economy.”
Coalition for Philadelphia’s Riverfronts: Part of PennFuture’s campaign, this coalition targets the quality of the city’s riverfronts.
Greater Philly Environmental Network: Check out their huge database of local environmental events!
GreenTreks: Storytelling for the purpose of inspiring communities and individuals to action for a sustainable lifestyle.
