TTF Watershed

🚧New anti-dumping fences are up at Whitaker Ave. Gateway — made possible thanks to support from the William Penn Foundation and an environmental lawsuit victory led by PennFuture & TTF.
Read more :https://ttfwatershed.org/new-anti-dumping-fencing-installed-at-whitaker

#PhillySpringCleanup was a huge success at Tacony Creek Park!

Thanks all our amazing community partners and volunteers—we showed what people power can do!

Around 200 volunteers came out and helped us remove over 6 truckloads of tires and trash from the park. That’s what #CreekyClean looks like!

🎉 We’re Turning 20! 🎉

To celebrate, we’re unveiling a fresh new look and a year full of exciting events, stories, and ways to get involved. 🎨✨ Stay tuned for special throwbacks, community highlights, and big celebrations! 🎊

📰 TTF in the News!

📖 Check out the latest coverage and see how Philadelphia working together to protect our local green spaces.

🔗 Read more: www.inquirer.com/.../tacony-c....

#TTFWatershed #TaconyCreekPark #CleanAndGreen #CommunityPower #CleanWater #Philadelphia

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows smog hanging over the New York skyline

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows damaged oil drums piled high at an Exxon refinery.

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows cars driving down a road as smoke spews from factories in the distance and air pollution hangs over everything.

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows smog in Los Angeles taken from a high vantage point.

Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed

Join us as we tackle one of the largest illegal dumpsites in Philadelphia! 🌿

We’re teaming up with United by Blue, Philly Parks & Rec, PWD, and TTF Watershed to clean up Tacony Creek Park—removing tires, clearing debris, and restoring our park! ♻️

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Big News! TTF is taking action through a $1.07 million Anti-Dumping Initiative!

👉 Flip the page and hit the link in our bio to read the full blog!

#CleanPhilly #TTFWatershed #AntiDumpingInitiative #CommunityAction #PhiladelphiaParks #IllegalDumping

Illegal dumping has plagued our parks for too long. TTF is tackling this issue with a $1.07M Innovative Community Intervention, partnering with Philadelphia Parks & Rec and the Water Center at Penn. Save the Date! Join us for #PhillySpringCleanup on Saturday, April 5 to help restore our parks!

February 17, a fire broke out at SPS Technologies in Abington Township. DEP and PWD detected low levels of chemicals in Tookany Creek, but drinking water remains safe.
TTF Streemkeeper captured downstream from SPS today.
📢 Join Streamkeeper for our waterways：https://ttfwatershed.org/streamkeepers/

📬 Catch the latest TTF updates in our January Newsletter! 🌟

From volunteer highlights to upcoming events, don't miss out.
💌 Sign up for future updates: ttfwatershed.org#newsletter-o...

#TTFWatershed #CommunityNews #Newsletter #WatershedNews

Check out these photos from Move With Me session🌟 Staying active in the winter can be tough, but this group is proving that movement, fresh air, and community make all the difference!

Want to join them? RSVP for location details by emailing tcprunners@gmail.com or calling 215-744-1853.

A mink walking on ice

A mink walking on ice

Our Streamkeeper and volunteer Tim spotted this mink in our watershed!

It’s exciting to see the return of species like the mink, a sign of healthier habitats and ecosystems.

#WildlifeWednesday #MinkSighting #TTFWatershed #UrbanWildlife #Streamkeepers

We’re Hiring! 🌱 Seeking a Director of Landscape and Maintenance to lead transformative projects. Be a part of our mission to care for and restore our cherished green spaces.
💼 Competitive salary & benefits
📍 Work on impactful community and ecological projects
📅 Apply by February 17, 2025

How to get involved in Philly’s 2025 MLK Day of Service Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups and printmaking workshops to park and creek restoration efforts.

"MAKE IT A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF"

TTF invites you to clean up Tacony Creek Park on Jan. 20th and learn how to protect our environment!
If you can’t join us, explore other local opportunities to volunteer and honor MLK’s vision of justice and community.
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#MLKDay #Volunteer

Watershed Restoration Efforts Aim to Manage Stormwater David Bell explains why mimicking historic landscapes is crucial to limiting floods and water pollution

Hidden City Philadelphia highlights how innovative green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects transform urban watersheds like TTF.

Read the full article: hiddencityphila.org/2025/01/wate...

#TTFWatershed #TaconyCreekPark #GreenInfrastructure #StormwaterManagement #WatershedRestoration

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YouTube video by TTF Watershed Partnership Mission: #CreekyCLEAN!

Here’s to a job well done by the incredible TTF team, partners, and volunteers in 2024!

We looking forward to continuing our mission in 2025 to protect and restore Tacony Creek Park.

Here’s to another year of impactful work! ✨

#EndoftheYearVideo

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