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Mural Brings Watershed Daydreams to Life

Academy of Natural Sciences

It meanders past the Academy of Natural Sciences on its way to the Fairmount Waterworks. Philadelphia artist Miriam Singer designed the visionary scene as part of the Global Philadelphia Association’s campaign to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.

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Women Voices on Climate Change, Part 2

Academy of Natural Sciences

Here is the second and final post in the series which is part of ongoing programming for Climate Year at Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Stefanie Kroll, she/her, ella, Philadelphia, Academy of Natural Sciences Watershed Ecology Section Lead and Drexel University Assistant Research Professor.

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Building a More Resilient, Just City

Academy of Natural Sciences

Citywide policies and regulations for sustainable development — especially development in the floodplain — and flood mitigation solutions will require coordination with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, License and Inspections, the Department of Public Property, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department and more.

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1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

Scavello Reintroduces Legislation To Enable Community Solar Projects -- Federal Court Grants Request For 16 PA Senate Democrats To Intervene In PA Senate Republican Caucus Legal Challenge To Delaware River Basin Commission Natural Gas Fracking Ban -- Academy Of Natural Sciences Hosts April 8 World Premier Of A River Reborn Documentary About the Little (..)