Joanne Dahme

Joanne Dahme draws on firsthand knowledge of Philadelphia's rivers and streams, informed by her role as Watersheds Programs Manager for the Philadelphia Water Department. Her professional mission to restore these waterways deeply influences her writing, imbuing it with a unique perspective on the urban environment's connection to nature. Through her prose, she explores the intricate relationship between communities and their aquatic surroundings, marked by keen observation and a sensitive portrayal of ecological concerns.