Since 2005, the Philadelphia Water Department, along with its partners, has hosted an annual conference, titled the Urban Watersheds Revitalization Conference. The event gives PWD an opportunity to explore current watershed-related themes that are relevant to the City of Philadelphia and the suburban communities that drain to the City. The conference is held at different locations every year and it targets the urban and suburban (or mostly developed) communities in southeastern Pennsylvania. The audience is diverse – comprised of local planners, engineers, municipal representatives, community activists, among others.

2010 Urban Watersheds Revitalization Conference: "Green City, Clean Waters"

Join us as we explore Green City, Clean Waters—the innovative, 20-year $1.6 billion plan that offers a sustainable approach to improving the City’s waterways, while leaving behind a green legacy for future generations.

The Philadelphia Water Department, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Montgomery County Conservation District, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Temple-Villanova Sustainable Stormwater Initiative, Drexel University, Philadelphia University, Community College of Philadelphia and AWRA present:

Green City, Clean Waters

Friday, October 15, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge located on 34th and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Registration fee:$30

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

REGISTER HERE:

Conference topics

• a report on the progress of the programs and projects of Green City, Clean Waters
• case studies that highlight how institutions, businesses, communities and schools are embracing green stormwater projects
• insight into the experiences of PWD customers as they go green
• a special opportunity to explore and contribute to the future of PWD’s Green Programs. For more information on PWD's Green Programs please click here

Finally, there will be a chance to conduct self-guided green stormwater infrastructure tours after the conference.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in greening, stormwater management and in improving their quality of life and the health of our city, our region and its waterways: landscape architects, planners, developers, engineers, community activists, in addition to representatives from government, the private sector, neighborhood groups, and others are encouraged to attend.