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WPCAMR Quarterly Board Meeting – May 13, 2026 in Clearfield, PA
If abandoned mine reclamation is part of your work, here is a meeting worth adding to your calendar. The Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation – WPCAMR – is holding its quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10 AM at the Clearfield Conservation District in Clearfield, PA. What Is on the…
Read MoreAcid Mine Drainage Is a Regional Problem. Let’s Talk About It.
Acid mine drainage – AMD – keeps coming up in conversations across the H2O Water Network. And that is no surprise. For communities in the Upper Ohio River Basin, AMD is not a historical footnote. It is an active challenge affecting streams, drinking water sources, and the health of watersheds across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio,…
Read MoreSomething Big Is Coming to Geneva College on May 29
Mark your calendar. On May 29, 2026, H2O Water Network is bringing together water advocates, watershed groups, municipal water authorities, conservation districts, and community partners from across the Upper Ohio River Basin for one day at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. It is called Spring Confluence 2026 – and it might be the most…
Read MoreHere Is What Is on the Agenda at Spring Confluence 2026
Two weeks out from Spring Confluence 2026 and the agenda is locked in. On May 29 at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, H2O Water Network is hosting a full day of sessions, conversations, and connections built for the people doing the real work of protecting water in the Upper Ohio River Basin. Here is…
Read MoreYour Guide to Getting to Spring Confluence 2026 at Geneva College
Spring Confluence 2026 is 4 days away. If you are registered and ready to go – here is everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get the most out of the day. Where Are We Meeting? Geneva College3200 College AveBeaver Falls, PA 15010 Geneva College sits on a hilltop in Beaver…
Read MoreEPA Is Asking for Public Input on Clean Water Act Funding Rules – Here Is How to Weigh In
If your community is navigating the cost of Clean Water Act compliance – and in the Upper Ohio River Basin, many are – the EPA wants to hear from you. Two public stakeholder webinars are coming up fast, and they are worth your time. What Is the Financial Capability Assessment Guidance? The EPA’s Clean Water…
Read MoreThe Boatload of Knowledge Is Coming – And You’re Going to Want to Be There
Every year at H2O’s Spring Confluence, one feature stands out as the most talked-about part of the day. It’s not a panel. It’s not a presentation. It’s the Boatload of Knowledge – and it’s back on May 29 at Geneva College in Beaver Falls. What Is the Boatload of Knowledge? Think of it as a…
Read More100 Years of Showing Up: Honoring the Oil City Izaak Walton League
Dr. Seuss’ Lorax said it plainly: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” The Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America has been proving that quote right for exactly 100 years. The H2O Water Network is proud to join in congratulating the…
Read MoreMark Your Calendar: Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week Is July 26 – August 1
Nitrate pollution doesn’t get the headlines it deserves – but it’s one of the most widespread water quality problems affecting communities across the country, including right here in the Upper Ohio River Basin. The Izaak Walton League of America is working to change that, and they’re inviting organizations like H2O to help spread the word.…
Read MoreAI for Water: Penn’s Annual Policy Forum Returns April 16th
Water doesn’t move at the speed of technology – but the people managing it are being asked to. On April 16th, the Water Center at Penn is hosting its third annual Spring Water Policy Forum, and this year’s theme cuts right to the heart of a challenge facing water managers, utilities, and policymakers across the…
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