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Neighborhood Parks: Partnership in Action 7:22

A new township park demonstrates what is possible when vision, flexibility, and cooperatio...

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Rethinking Basins: Putting Nature to Work 9:06

Research has shown that traditional stormwater basins aren't very effective, but retrofits...

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Green Homes 7:15

To control runoff into nearby Cobbs Creek, a West Philadelphia neighborhood gets a green m...

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Constructed Wetland 6:52

To help reduce water pollution and prevent flooding, Villanova University builds a model c...

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Saving Streams in the Cedar Run Watershed 12:01

Locals work to protect Cedar Run from the effects of flooding and water pollution through ...

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Managing Runoff in Paxton Creek: A Practical Approach 9:05

After years of being little more than a stormwater drain, the Paxton Creek is brought back...

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Creating Community: Columbus Square Park 7:05

An exercise in innovative stormwater management at Columbus Square Park proves to be a com...

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Rain Barrels: Preventing Water Pollution Starts at Home 7:49

Easy-to-install rain barrels don't only provide free water for non-drinking use; They also...

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Green Schools: Albert Greenfield Elementary 9:06

Greenfield Elementary School in Philadelphia transforms into a vibrant green space and ser...

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Keeping Water On Site: Waterview Recreation Center 5:00

The Waterview Recreation Center in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia uses green ...

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The Watershed Connection: East Falls 5:13

At the insistence of local residents, the East Falls Development Corporation builds an env...

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Greener, Healthier Play: Herron Playground 5:31

Herron Playround is a model public space that is loved by neighbors and that keeps runoff ...

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Solving Runoff Block by Block 6:51

Every household can have a positive impact on preventing stormwater runoff by doing simple...

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Harvesting Rainwater 4:26

The Ross family shows that it's possible to live in a home that's "just like others in the...

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Naturalized Basin 5:59

Not only do naturalized basins filter out pollutants from runoff -- they are low-cost and...

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Green City, Clean Waters 9:35

The City of Brotherly Love takes on green infrastructure with a plan to transform the city...

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