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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A Win for the Yough: Pennsylvania Accepts Its First ‘Unsuitable for Mining’ Petition in 30 Years
A tool Pennsylvania had left on the shelf for three decades just came back to life, and it happened right here in the Youghiogheny watershed.…
The EPA Wants to Cut the Public Out of Air Permits. Comments Close August 21.
The way you get a say over a polluting facility in your community usually starts with a simple thing: a public notice and a window…
A Community Just Stopped a Seven-Building Data Center. Here Is the Playbook for Water Groups.
A community in southern Maryland just did something a lot of people said was impossible. They stopped a massive data center. For every watershed group…
Support Clean Water: Join the 9th Annual Headwaters Party on August 29
Join the Jacobs Creek Watershed Association for its 9th Annual Headwaters Party on August 29 at West Overton Village. Donate a basket, sponsor, or attend to support clean water.
H2Ohio Rivers Program Puts $87,000 Into River Cleanups, Including the Ohio River
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced on July 28 that its H2Ohio Rivers Program has awarded nearly $87,000 in Healthy Rivers Livery Grants to…
PA Water Systems Untouched by Cyberattacks Hitting Other States
Drinking water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states, including Minnesota and Michigan, have been hit by cyberattacks in recent weeks, with suspicion falling…
Pittsburgh Water Expands Lead Line Replacement to Four More Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh Water is expanding its lead service line replacement program into four more neighborhoods: Highland Park, Shadyside, Bloomfield, and Lawrenceville. The new phase will replace…
PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Returns October 20 to 22
The Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference returns October 20 to 22, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area) in Grantville, just off I-81. This…
Watchdog Says PA DEP Is Falling Behind on Reporting Mine Damage to Streams
The Citizens Coal Council, a nonprofit based in Washington County, says Pennsylvania’s most important accounting of underground coal mining damage has taken a serious step…
Wait, You Need a License to Collect Stream Bugs in Pennsylvania?
File this one under things that surprised us. If you want to scoop a net through a Pennsylvania stream and count the mayfly larvae to…
Data Centers Are Coming to Pennsylvania. What Does That Mean for Our Water?
Data centers are the buildings behind the cloud, streaming, and the current wave of artificial intelligence. They are also some of the thirstiest facilities being…
Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit Set for October: Proposals Due August 10
The Ohio River Basin Alliance’s 2026 Summit takes place October 14 to 16 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, bringing together watershed groups,…
