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Pitt Graduate Student Projects Make the Case For Green Solutions for Pittsburgh’s Sewage Overflow Problems

Posted on May 4, 2018 by alyshaw

This Spring term was a big one for students promoting a green first approach to solving our region’s sewage overflow problems. Projects by students from the Master of Social Work Program and the Katz School Woodcock Fellowship highlighted college students’ … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger Sarah Daren of Ohio University: Engineering Developments in Clean Drinking Water and Green Infrastructure

Posted on November 21, 2017 by alyshaw

Sarah Daren has been a consultant for startups in the wellness industry, wearable technology and health education. She implements her health knowledge into every aspect of her life with a focus on making America a healthier and safer place for … Continue reading →

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Partnership for Working Families highlights Clean Rivers Campaign

Posted on April 22, 2016 by admin

In an article for it’s blog and recent newsletter to it’s national network, the Partnership for Working Families highlighted all the incredible work that we’ve done over the last four years. Continue reading →

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Bakery Square 2.0 Green Infrastructure Tour

Posted on May 13, 2015 by admin

Recently, members of the Clean Rivers Campaign had the chance to visit the green infrastructure projects that are part of Bakery Square 2.0 in East Side. The Bakery Square development started with the Google offices and shopping center located on … Continue reading →

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CRC Gets a Win Toward CAP!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by admin

The Clean Rivers Campaign had a big week last week. On Monday, March 23rd, campaign supporters gathered in Market Square downtown to seek petition signatures asking ALCOSAN to create a Customer Assistance Program (CAP). A CAP would protect our low … Continue reading →

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Millvale Neighborhood Eco Walking Tour

Posted on October 1, 2014 by admin

Last weekend, we ended our walking tour series, where it began, in Millvale. Participants joined us Saturday morning to revisit a few projects as well as learn about new ones Millvale has implemented. In April, we kicked off our walking … Continue reading →

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Hazelwood Neighborhood Eco Walking Tour

Posted on September 4, 2014 by admin

Last Saturday, August 30th, we continued our walking tour series in the Hazelwood neighborhood. We were joined by great community members and guest speakers who shared with us the green infrastructure that has been implemented, plans for future projects and … Continue reading →

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Etna Neighborhood Eco Walking Tour

Posted on July 2, 2014 by admin

Our walking tour series continued this past Saturday, June 28th 2014, in Etna, PA. The borough of Etna, “… is a small bustling community covering one square mile along the banks of the Allegheny River, and is bordered on three … Continue reading →

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Nine Mile Run Watershed Walking Tour

Posted on June 4, 2014 by admin

The Clean Rivers Campaign has partnered with Venture Outdoors to create a series of walking tours called the Neighborhood Eco Walking Tour series. Each tour is an opportunity for anyone to learn more about green infrastructure and how it can … Continue reading →

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CRC Spring Events!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by admin

The Clean Rivers Campaign had two big events within the past few weeks. Read more about how the CRC has been spending it’s time! Clean Rivers Campaign Happy Hour Last Thursday, May 1st, the Clean Rivers Campaign hosted a Happy … Continue reading →

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