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Since its inception more than 50 years ago, The Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association (WVWA) has promoted intelligent land use practices Continue reading
2007 Award Winners
Valley Green Inn Environmental Restoration Program
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The Valley Green Environmental Restoration Program was created by the Friends of the Wissahickon to rehabilitate the Valley Green Inn and improve the environmental condition of the land surrounding the Inn. Continue reading
Upper Perkiomen High School Naturalized Basins and Swales
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The Upper Perkiomen School District has taken steps to implement stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) at Marlborough Elementary School and at Upper Perkiomen High School. Continue reading
Second Ward Park & Playground Stormwater Management Techniques
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The objective of the retrofit project was to incorporate stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) into the recreational improvements being planned by the Township with an overall goal of improving water quality and water resource conditions in the Darby-Cobbs Creek watershed as well as controlling local flooding. Continue reading
Riverbend Environmental Education Center Stormwater Management Techniques
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Riverbend Environmental Education Center, a non-profit organization, is a valuable community resource since it serves to educate the public, especially children, about environmental processes. Continue reading
Radian Complex Stormwater Management Techniques
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The Radian complex at 3925 Walnut Street is a multi-use facility located in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania’s campus district. Continue reading
Lower Providence Township Basin Naturalization Project – Basin 13
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The naturalized basin conversion project began in 2002. The project involved retrofitting six existing, mown grass stormwater detention basins into naturalized infiltration basins. Continue reading
Lower Providence Township Basin Naturalization Project – Basin 11
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The naturalized basin conversion project began in 2002. The project involved retrofitting six existing, mown grass stormwater detention basins into naturalized infiltration basins. Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson Corporate Campus Stormwater Management Techniques
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Johnson & Johnson’s objective for the Spring House corporate campus was to mitigate the stormwater impacts in connection with the construction of future facilities. Continue reading
Igoe, Porter, Wellings Memorial Field Rain Garden
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In October 2006, community volunteers constructed a rain garden at the Igoe, Porter, Wellings Memorial Field. Continue reading
Harmony Garden Stormwater Management Techniques
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Wissahickon Charter School’s Harmony Garden was created by converting an asphalt playground into a stormwater catchment system. Continue reading
Fencing Academy of Philadelphia Green Roof
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In 2007, the Philadelphia Water Department awarded Roofscapes, Inc. with a Lifetime Achievement Award for its commitment to developing green roof technology as a stormwater management tool, both within the region and nationally. Continue reading
Black Rock Park Naturailzed Basin
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The objective of the retrofit project at Black Rock Park was to incorporate stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) into the expansion of facilities including a new police station and public works depot. Continue reading
Aqua America Bioretention Area
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During an expansion of Aqua America’s Bryn Mawr headquarters in 2005, Lower Merion Township’s Environmental Advisory Council recommended the addition of bioretention areas to the site’s parking lot to help alleviate the overflow of runoff into Lancaster Avenue. Continue reading
Chatham Financial Stormwater Management Techniques
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Gilmore and Associates converted an 11.5-acre Kennett Square farm into the campus of Chatham Financial’s company headquarters. Continue reading