Events
Winter Salt Week (Jan 26–30) Get Involved!
Winter is when we all discover two timeless truths: ice is dangerous, and people love dumping half a bag of salt like it’s a competitive sport. Road salt absolutely helps keep roads and sidewalks safer during winter storms. But when it’s overapplied, it becomes a serious freshwater pollution problem. Winter Salt Week exists to tackle…
Read MoreBuild Trust, Build Infrastructure: A New Guide for Utilities and Communities
Updating and maintaining drinking water and wastewater systems is complex, costly, and increasingly urgent. Because most decisions are made locally, utilities and the communities they serve have to pull in the same direction to get projects approved, funded, and delivered equitably. That’s why we partnered with The Junction Coalition, with input from Rogue Water Lab,…
Read MoreFrom Ripples to Current: Connect, Share, Act for Clean Water
You’re not alone in tackling water challenges. Across our region, people are facing the same erosion, flooding, stormwater, and water-quality issues, testing solutions and learning from both wins and misses. H2O Water Network is bringing those efforts together so individual ripples can form a shared current of restoration and conservation. Start online with two short…
Read MoreLearn, Connect, Act: Shared Waters with French Creek Conservancy
French Creek meets Buffalo Creek for an afternoon of learning, connection, and practical action. On Wednesday, December 10 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will host “Shared Waters,” a hybrid program you can join in person at Buffalo Creek Nature Park (154 Monroe Road, Sarver, PA 16055) or online via…
Read MoreWest 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 17 watershed groups as well as various watershed partners and supporters attended the Symposium. On Friday, attendees enjoyed a 3.5 mile float on the Buckhannon-Tygart Valley Water Trail, celebrating WV’s newest…
Read MoreU 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 challenges facing water and wastewater systems in the United States, how those challenges can drive system restructuring and examples of restructuring options. It is intended to serve as an initial…
Read MoreLessons 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 and pollution monitoring. But the conference shifted my perspective to something bigger: watersheds aren’t just water flowing downhill. They’re complete, living ecosystems where every plant, animal, and microorganism works together…
Read MoreWhy 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 in isolation. It’s the result of a thriving ecosystem where every creature—from the smallest insect to the largest mammal—plays a vital role. The butterflies dancing above your local stream, the…
Read MoreMeet 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 leading this year’s hands-on biodiversity trail experiences. Each of our guides brings deep knowledge, field expertise, and a passion for sharing the vital connections between healthy ecosystems and clean water.…
Read MoreOne 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 what real, long-haul stewardship looks like. With boots on the ground and data in hand, their team is literally transforming poisoned rivers into thriving community assets—one site, one test, and…
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