June on the Jenkintown
This blog is a repost from 4states1source.org, written by Belinda Griswold. Find the original post here. JULY 11, 2023 A late June day on the Jenkintown Creek gave community leaders […]
Category: Rain Barrels
Stormwater Management at Home and Online
By Ryan Neuman, Upstream Conservation Leader On March 24, partners from Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, and Wissahickon Trails came together to host a webinar on managing stormwater […]
Our First Eco-Friendly Backyards Workshop!
Guest blog written by TTF Intern, Halana Dash A few Saturdays ago, TTF hosted an Eco-Friendly Backyards Workshop at the Elkins Park Train Station in partnership with Friends of High School […]
Your Watershed is Your Home Workshop at Glenside Library
Last week, TTF, in partnership with the Cheltenham EAC, hosted “Your Watershed is Your Home: An Introduction to Watersheds & Stormwater Management Tools” at the Glenside Library. Those who attended […]
Springfield Rain Barrel Workshop a Success!
Earlier this summer, Springfield Township residents enjoyed an interactive rain barrel workshop hosted by TTF and the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission. The presentation about urban watersheds and stormwater management […]
Green City, Clean Waters Community Meeting
Each month, the Philadelphia Water Department holds a community meeting on the third Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building, 16th Floor, Room Y about the […]
Green City, Clean Waters Update
It’s been a little over a year since the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approved the Philadelphia Water Department’s Green City, Clean Waters (GCCW) plan. Then, on April 10, 2012, the City […]
Greenworks Progress Report Release
TTF staff attended a Greenworks 2012 Update and Progress Report [.pdf] at the new, environmentally-friendly Sister Cities Park in Center City, Philadelphia. Green Roof above Milk & Honey at Sister […]
How can I get a rain barrel?
Many watershed residents are excited about installing rain barrels on their properties. Are you wondering how to join them? Read on to learn about some of the many options available […]
Don’t Miss These Great Philadelphia Stormwater Management Programs!
There are some fantastic free and steeply discounted residential stormwater management features that you can sign up for right now! These programs won’t last forever, so don’t miss your opportunity […]
Unusual Fish Sighting in Cheltenham…Thank you to our TTF Watershed Stewards!
TTF Stewards Terri and Patty We met Terri and Patty when we contacted them about the raffle we ran as part of our outreach to Cheltenham E-Waste Drive (November 19) […]
Love Your Watershed Day in Tacony Creek Park
TTF’s first Love Your Watershed Day in Tacony Creek Park was a success! It included free materials about stormwater management, an enviroscape demonstration, and knowledgeable staff to answer questions about […]
Good Business Practices for Clean Water
Thanks to everyone who came out to the first two Good Business Practices for Clean Water workshops! Residents and business owners in attendance learned about watersheds, stormwater runoff, water pollution, […]
Blue Gold: World Water Wars; All Hope is Not Lost
I have to title this blog post about Blue Gold: World Water Wars with an uplifting message because I have to keep reminding myself not to lose hope. Wars are […]
Stormwater Management on Display at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Last week, Lesley and I attended the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Annual Philadelphia International Flower Show. We were so excited to see that — in addition to beautiful floral arrangements — […]
Rain Barrels and Accessories for Sale!
Looking for a great environmentally-friendly holiday gift? Check out the message below from the Friends of the Manayunk Canal! Looking for a great holiday gift? Why not take advantage of […]
Reverend Williams Stars in Stormwater Video
Check out this stormwater video from GreenTreks, starring TTF’s awesome partner, Reverend Chester Williams! Solving Runoff Block by Block from GreenTreks Network on Vimeo.
News from the Friends of the Manayunk Canal
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 […]
Stormwater Management at Maritime Charter Academy High School
Yesterday, while Sarah was helping Wyncote Elementary School students with a planting project at their school, Ashley and I headed over to the Maritime Charter Academy High School to help […]
Watch the Green City, Clean Waters Video!
Be sure to check out the video below, which explains the Philadelphia Water Department’s Green City, Clean Waters plan. The plan “envisions transforming the city into an oasis of rain […]
Howard Neukrug on Radio Times
Listen to Director of the Philadelphia Water Department’s Office of Watersheds (and TTF Board Member!) Howard Neukrug on today’s Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane on WHYY Radio. The entire program […]
Rain Barrel Charette
On Saturday, September 12th, Urban Studio, a program of Green Village Philadelphia, held a charette to involve stakeholders from local environmental organizations and community groups in the process of designing […]
Volunteers Needed for Rain Barrel Work Camp
The Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC), in partnership with the Planning Department, Conservation District, and American Rivers, is looking for volunteers to assist with their Rain Barrel Work […]
“Green City, Clean Waters” PUBLIC MEETINGS
Please join the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) for the upcoming public meetings on the “Green City, Clean Waters” Program (Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan Update). The upcoming meetings […]