This is the clearinghouse for the latest news and opinion on stormwater management in the state of Pennsylvania. This site serves as a supplement to our flagship Online Resource Center, www.StormwaterPA.org -- a must visit site loaded with information on Stormwater Best Management Practices, Case Studies, Regulations, Technical Details, and more.

Upcoming Events with the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership

The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership is hosting and promoting these upcoming events. You can share upcoming events or news for our blog and calendar by emailing info@stormwaterpa.org.

Mussel Surveying in the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Creek

Join TTF to walk through the creek to look for increasingly rare freshwater mussels. Find where once-abundant mussel beds still exist and guide the restoration of these important animals that clean our water! Food, training, and waders will be provided! Contact Steph Clymer at steph@ttfwatershed.org or 215-844-8100. For more information visit the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary website.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Meet in the front parking lot of Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19124.

Tree Surveying in West Oak Lane

Volunteer with TTF to identify locations for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation to plant street trees in West Oak Lane. These trees will intercept and filter Philadelphia's rainfall. Families are welcome. FREE tote bags (while supplies last)! Food and training will be provided! Contact Abby Grosslein at abby@ttfwatershed.org or 215-844-8100.
Volunteer Opportunities:

Saturday, August 18, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Simons Recreation Center, 7200 Woolston Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Monday, August 27, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
St. Athanasius Schoolyard, 7105 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Finley Recreation Center, 7701 Mansfield Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19150

August 16: Green City, Clean Waters Information Session [Partner Event]

Learn all about Green City, Clean Waters, including information on how you can provide input on potential green stormwater infrastructure projects in your neighborhood. The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) will provide updates on projects throughout Philadelphia, so RSVP to ensure that PWD has your community's project information available to share with you.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by August 14, 2012 at www.phillywatersheds.org/monthlymeeting.

August 23: Cheltenham Riparian Buffer Ordinance Meeting

TTF, along with Township officials, the Cheltenham Environmental Advisory Council and the Montgomery County Planning Commission will present information about the proposed ordinance and answer questions.
Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Curtis Hall, located at 1250 W. Church Road in Wyncote, PA
Contact Nancy Gibson at NGibson@cheltenham-township.org