Sharing a Vision of Safe and Clean Waters
Our Mission
The Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network connects diverse water stakeholders to develop and pursue a shared vision and attract increased resources for safe and clean water.
Welcome to the Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network (H2O), a coalition of organizations working to improve water quality and access in the Upper Ohio River Basin. We promote sustainable water management practices and ensure that everyone in the region has access to clean, safe, and affordable water. With a focus on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement, we are working to address the key water-related challenges facing our region, from climate change and stormwater runoff to agricultural practices and public awareness. Join us in our efforts to protect and preserve our most vital natural resource - water.
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West Virginia Watershed Symposium 2025: 17 Groups Unite to Protect Appalachian Waters
The 2025 West Virginia Watershed Symposium was held at Battlers Knob in Philippi, WV on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 2025. Representatives from…
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U Penn’s Water Center just published ”Informing the Discussion Around Water Systems Restructuring”
U Penn’s Water Center just published a briefing paper” Informing the Discussion Around Water Systems Restructuring.” This briefing paper offers a high-level overview of the…
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When Culverts Become Lifelines: Lessons from Fall Confluence on Wildlife and Water
The Fall 25 Confluence’s “Boatload of Knowledge” session drove home a truth that’s easy to overlook: healthy ecosystems depend on connections. Freddy Smith from the…
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The Watershed Assessment Report Is Here – And We’re Just Getting Started
This report represents something special – the collective voice of communities across our region speaking up about the water they depend on. Your survey responses,…
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10/28 Stormwater Management Strategies: from Blueprint to Budget Webinar Series
The Impactful Resilience Infrastructure Science & Engineering (IRISE) Consortium, the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) Water Resource Center are co-hosting a…
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$25,000 Available for Pennsylvania Landowners Who Want Healthier Forests and Cleaner Water
New PWREN Program Makes Forest Stewardship Financially Feasible If you joined us at the Fall 2025 Confluence, you already know this fundamental truth: clean water…
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Lessons from Fall Confluence: Why Being a Loud Voice for Watersheds Matters Now More Than Ever
Fall Confluence 2025 gave me something I didn’t expect – a completely new way of seeing watersheds. Sure, I went in understanding water quality testing…
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Why Pennsylvania’s Tiniest Residents Hold the Key to Clean Water
And How You Can Help Protect Them If you joined us at the Fall 2025 Confluence, you already know this truth: clean water doesn’t happen…
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Meet the Trailblazers: Experts Leading the Fall 2025 Confluence Trails
As we gear up for the Fall 2025 Confluence on Saturday, September 27 at the Laurelville Retreat Center, we’re thrilled to introduce the remarkable individuals…
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One Group’s Inspiring World Water Day Journey: Healing the Conemaugh, One Stream at a Time
While many of us marked World Water Day with reflection, education, or time spent beside a beloved stream, the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy (CVC) reminded us…
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The Trails Are Calling: Get Ready for the Fall 2025 Confluence
Something special happens when a group of water-minded people come together on a forest trail. Ideas flow like streams, connections deepen, and the living systems…
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