"From Creek to Sewer: History of Topographical Change in Philadelphia"

On Monday, March 16, Tapping Our Watershed presents “From Creek to Sewer: History of Topographical Change in Philadelphia” with Adam Levine, historical consultant at the Philadelphia Water Department.

Levine will present an overview of the fascinating history of Philadelphia’s many lost streams. Illustrated with a wide range of graphic materials including paintings and drawings, maps and plans, photographs and surveys, this talk stretches across the breadth of the city's long history and highlights how, over the course of several centuries, most of the city's surface streams have been channeled underground and incorporated into the city's 3,000 mile sewer system.

Adam Levine (http://www.phillyh2o.org/adam.htm) has served as historical consultant to the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) since 1998 where he manages the PWD Historical Collection, and also maintains an extensive website of watershed and water supply material. In addition to presenting at a variety of conferences, universities, high schools, and neighborhood groups, Levine also works as a consultant and is an award-winning writer, with an extensive background in newspaper, book and magazine work. In a related career path, he writes about gardening and is the author of many articles and four books, including Gale Nurseries: Four Generations of garden Excellence (2008), and A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region (2007).

The event is free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the bar. All ages are welcome, but you must be 21 to drink.