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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Our Latest News
New Resource: A State-by-State Guide to the Contaminants Slipping Through Our Water Rules
The Water Center at Penn has released a new state-by-state report and interactive StoryMap on contaminants of emerging concern in U.S. drinking water.
When the Water Runs Orange: Cleaning Up Mine Drainage Is Also Bringing People Back
New University of Pittsburgh research shows that restoring rivers polluted by acid mine drainage helps Pennsylvania coal communities hold onto residents, and costs less than traditional economic incentives.
The Contaminants Your Water Rules Haven’t Caught Up To Yet
A July 2026 report from The Water Center at Penn shows how far U.S. drinking water rules lag behind the science on contaminants of emerging concern, and what it means for Pennsylvania.
Mountain Watershed Association Hosts Public Meeting on Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan July 30
Mountain Watershed Association is holding a public meeting Thursday, July 30 from 6 to 8 pm to gather community input for the Youghiogheny River Conservation…
Nonprofits Crowdfund Legal Challenge to Homer City Data Center
Environmental groups are raising funds for a legal challenge to the massive gas-powered data center campus planned at the former Homer City power plant site…
Comments Still Needed on Rustic Ridge II Deep Mine Permit Near the Yough Headwaters
Mountain Watershed Association is urging residents to submit comments to PA DEP on the proposed Rustic Ridge II coal mine wastewater permit, which the group…
PA DEP AML/AMD Grants: Federal Mine Reclamation Money, Consultations Open on a Rolling Basis
Pennsylvania DEP’s Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Drainage Grant Program continues to move federal infrastructure law dollars into local reclamation work, with $15.2 million…
Chemours to Pay $450 Million and Cut PFAS Discharges into the Ohio River
In the first federal PFAS enforcement settlement of its kind, Chemours agreed to a $450 million package covering its Washington Works plant near Parkersburg, West…
Colcom Foundation: Next Grant Deadline August 31, Letters of Inquiry Accepted Anytime
Pittsburgh-based Colcom Foundation, one of the region’s largest environmental funders, reviews grants quarterly. The next full application deadline is August 31, 2026 for its November…
Ohio Orders Four Injection Wells Shut as Frack Wastewater Migrates Underground Near Marietta
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ordered four fracking wastewater disposal wells in Washington County to stop operating after evidence that injected waste is migrating…
WV Stream Partners Grants: Up to $5,000 for Watershed Groups, Apply by September 15
West Virginia’s Stream Partners Program is accepting applications for its annual mini grants of up to $5,000 for local watershed improvement projects, from cleanups and…
Washington County Wants Your Input on Its 2027 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Washington County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2027. Share your input at the July 28 public meeting at the Fairgrounds, or complete the county survey by July 28.
