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PWD Delaware River Dye Study

Aug 4, 2014

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We know we’ve said it quite a few times already, but we’re going Green -literally! This week, don’t be surprised or worried to see green in portions of the Delaware River.

The Water Quality Compliance Modeling group is conducting a dye study in the Delaware River as part of the validation process for a 3D hydrodynamic model. This model is a requirement of the Consent Order and Agreement between PA Department of Environmental Protection and PWD to reduce combined sewer overflows. The study will be conducted with Woods Hole Group, Inc., a world renowned oceanographic firm, and Professor Robert Chant of Rutgers University who has led similar studies in the Hudson River and other water bodies. Monitoring will occur 24/7 over three days with crews tracking the dye plume over its fill extent during that period. The dye planned for this release is Fluorescein, a material that has low toxicity.

Check out the video for more information on the dye study: https://vimeo.com/102168863

Free Screenings of the documentary Water Blues, Green Solutions

Jul 30, 2014

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TTF has scheduled two free screenings of the documentary Water Blues, Green Solutions. This interactive film is designed to promote awareness of the role that green infrastructure can play in creating a sustainable water future. Water Blues, Green Solutions tells stories from across the country of communities -- including Philadelphia -- that are adopting new ways of thinking about how to protect, restore, and preserve our rivers and sources of drinking water.

Produced by Penn State Public Media

Screening 1
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Place: Juniata Golf Club, 1391 E Cayuga St., Philadelphia 19124
Contact: Julie Slavet julie@ttfwatershed.org/215.744.1853

Screening 2
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Place: The Towers at Wyncote Clubhouse, 8440 Limekiln Pike, Wyncote 19095
Contact: Julie Slavet julie@ttfwatershed.org/215.744.1853

Permeable Pavement Pilot Project Water-Pouring Toast

Jul 25, 2014

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Following up Friday’s ribbon cutting was a water-pouring toast on Tuesday, July 22nd at the Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant. Six different types of permeable pavers were installed in the plant’s employee parking lot and will be monitored and tested to determine their roles for future projects around the city, including porous asphalt, several forms of pervious concrete and permeable paver products. Joining the toast were Mayor Michael Nutter, Water Commissioner Howard Neukrug, U.S. EPA’s Regional Director, Jon Capacasa, Councilman Mark Squilla and Councilman David Oh.

“Other than your bills, water is actually free anywhere so three cheers for the water department!” remarked Mayor Nutter.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Cardone Industries Stormwater Management Innovations

Jul 24, 2014

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On Friday, July 18th, the Philadelphia Water Department took a trip to Cardone Industries for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the $3.4 million grant awarded to Cardone in 2013, as part of the Stormwater Management Incentives Program (SMIP). Cardone is a third generation family-owned business and it is one of the best manufacturers in Philadelphia, known to be environmental friendly because of remanufacturing.

Through the grant, there are five new stormwater management features to ensure that runoff from all areas of the property is managed, including a 530 foot swale and basins, both above and underground. These features allow the 50-acre property to store five million gallons of rain water and help Cardone save an average of $250,000 per year in stormwater fees.

Numerous people joined PWD for the ribbon cutting. Special guests included Councilwoman Marian Tasco of the 9th district, Councilman Bobby Henon of the 6th district, Cardone Chief Executive Officer Kevin Cramton, Steve Jurash from the Manufacturer’s Alliance and Mike Cooper of the Commerce Department.

A Shout-out to PowerCorpsPHL

Jul 21, 2014

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Being the first city to introduce a program like Green City, Clean Waters, Philadelphia serves as a national model for many to follow. However, this dream of a sustainable green city could not be possible without the help of PowerCorpsPHL.

This exciting new program is a partnership between AmeriCorps, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia. PowerCorpsPHL builds on the initiatives of both Mayor Nutter and Governor Corbett by encouraging environmental stewardship, while building career opportunities for Philadelphia’s youth.

Active throughout the department, PWD is proud to host a number of PowerCorps members. Team “Blue Magic” supports the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Team. This group of young men and women has done an outstanding job of maintaining the green in Philadelphia. In just over 10 weeks on the job, they have collected over 9,385 lbs. of trash and street litter (over 4 tons), 3,124 lbs. of leaves and organic debris and 2,138 lbs of construction materials from green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) across the city. These achievements are the result of over 430 hours hard work, completing over 326 work orders for PWD.

Thanks, PowerCorpsPHL!

To learn more about the PowerCorps, click here.

Capture the rain in your very own rain barrel

Jul 11, 2014

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Rain barrels are a great way to collect rain water from down spouts which can be reused for either gardening, cleaning your car, sidewalk, and more! This Sunday, July 13th, join New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) at the DIY Rain Barrel Workshop and go home with your very own rain barrel. A construction demonstration is a component of the workshop, so that you can learn how to build one yourself.

NKCDC is a non-profit organization whose goal is to improve neighborhoods, including Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond, through sustainable means. NKCDC assists over 30,000 low and moderate income families and 60,000 residents annually. As an adoptee partner of Soak it Up Adoption, NKCDC maintains several GSI tools including tree trenches and rain gardens.

There are only ten spots per workshop, so make sure to register for your spot today!

For more information, check out the flyer.

Mark Your Calendar

Jul 10, 2014

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Do you live near Tacony Creek Park?

Join the Tookany-Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership as they host free block parties across your community July 15th – July 17th from 5pm to 7pm.

Special guests include Juniata Action, Latinas in Motion, the Water Department, Parks & Recreation, the Academy of Natural Sciences, Audubon and more. Come out as we celebrate your park! Enjoy family time with a variety of food and water ice. Also included will be learning opportunities to explore your park, such as resource tables and guided nature walks.

For location details for each day, check out the flyer or below:

July 15th I St. and Ramona Ave, Phila 19124
July 16th Whitaker Ave. and Loudon St, Phila 19120
July 17th Rorer St. and Roosevelt Blvd, Phila 19120

INVISIBLE RIVER Brings a Live Performance to the Schuylkill River

Jul 7, 2014

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Connect to the Schuylkill River this Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th by taking part in INVISIBLE RIVER, an event that combines dance, art, boating, and love of the environment- in a fantastic show open to the public. The show includes a musical ensemble, a freestanding abstract sculpture of native birds, and aerial dancers who fly beneath the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and sail on a boat that glides along the water. On the docks a chorus of dancers will build a landscape of running and flocking movement that ebbs and flows out of the landscape creating an ephemeral experience similar to nature.

PWD will be there to welcome people to the Schuylkill River and provide information on the health of our river and ways to learn more about our watersheds.
The public is invited to view the event from the shores of Kelly Drive for free. Tickets are available for those interested in taking a moving boat flotilla to see the show from the water.

For more information: http://www.invisibleriver.org/