We believe that Philadelphia and the surrounding Delaware River watershed region should be considered the model city to pilot President Biden's Civilian Climate Corps effort. #climate#conservation#equity#action https://t.co/84KHgLkD0D
If your #DelRiverWatershed org is looking to enhance water quality and elevate the profile of river miles near you, there are resources available.💧 The Partnership #WildandScenic program provides federal support to orgs to protect the health of waterways. https://t.co/LfnqupRLMP
Along with @PECPA & #CheltenhamTownship, we're exploring expanding the #TookanyCreek Trail to better meet the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists. We're holding the 2nd public meeting about the trail online on Tuesday, 6/30 & need your input! Register>> https://t.co/HNvYtuBhVi
Take your birding skills to the next level and learn to identify birds by their songs on 5/14 at 7pm. This free virtual program will focus on learning the songs of several common breeders with a dose of migrating warblers for good measure. Register online. https://t.co/aOh22aMi6Y
We all use water to clean, cook, and drink - but have you ever wondered where it comes from? 💧 During #DrinkingWaterWeek, we're celebrating that Philly & MontCo #DrinktheDelaware! @PhillyH2O https://t.co/gQZWjcx55w
Philly giving away free trees, but with social distancing amid coronavirus. We’ll be delivering trees to neighbors in 19120 & 19124. https://t.co/B5cszlfvCk via @phillyinquirer
Have you signed up for our newsletter yet? 📰 We regularly send out opportunities for people to connect with nature and stand up for the local environment. 🌞 Don't miss out: https://t.co/mWTs79MSvh
This year the #EACconference has gone virtual! The conference is for those already engaged in or interested in establishing an Environmental Advisory Council in their city or town, as well as municipal officials and staff. 🌳🏙️ Register: https://t.co/bHwLeFsVwa
HEADS UP: The @AFThunderbirds & @BlueAngels will be gracing a small portion the skies over #MontcoPA to honor #COVID19 workers around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Remember to watch safely from wherever you're currently socially distancing. #MontcoStrong
Don't just self-isolate... self-educate! We're keeping tabs on some upcoming online environmental learning opportunities hosted by PEC partners & friends: (1/)
#Rainbarrels store rain for use during drier weather, helping creeks by decreasing polluted runoff and reducing demand on our #stormwater system. ☔ Find out more about #rain barrels, including installation tips, during our FREE online workshop on 4/21: https://t.co/DwZDnXsRO4
Will you join us on Friday at 1 p.m. for an online celebration of PA’s waterways? We’ll chat about the Delaware River Watershed, the #Chesapeake Bay Watershed, the Ohio River Basin, the Genesee River Watershed, and Lake Erie. Register: https://t.co/en3VsCUKER #PAcleanwaterweek
Here're a few things we can do around our homes to protect #DelawareRiver Basin #waterquality. Use native plants, which need less fertilizer & attract birds/bees, use no chemicals on your lawn & pick up after your pet. Why? To keep polluted runoff out of our rivers. #TuesdayTip
50 years ago the fish affectionately known to Keystone anglers as the “Brookie” was made the #Pennsylvania state fish. Salvelinus Fontinalis comes from the Latin for “of a spring or fountain.” 50 years later brook trout still need clean and cold water to survive #pacleanwaterweek
Balancing outdoor recreation with public health can be complicated. But as @PA_Rec_and_Park & @ppffmarci argue, we need parks and greenspace more than ever. https://t.co/uUh0q9ZfsX
This⬇️is a photo of the junk jamming up our sewers/plants— taken BEFORE all the wipes, masks, and gloves started showing up! Please: don't flush anything but toilet paper and don't litter. It's not good for your pipes or ours or our rivers. #WipesClogPipes#PhillyH2OTips