Events
Two New NOAA Grant Opportunities Target Harmful Algal Bloom Detection and Control
If your organization works on water quality monitoring, aquatic health, or drinking water protection, this one’s worth your attention. NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program has announced two new funding opportunities targeting harmful algal bloom (HAB) research — one focused on toxin detection in seafood, the other on technologies to…
Read MoreFree Event in Homewood Connects Residents with Resources on Basement Flooding and Indoor Air Quality
If you’ve ever walked downstairs after a heavy rain and found your shoes getting wet, you already know the problem. Basement flooding and moisture aren’t just an inconvenience — they’re a health issue. And for residents in Pittsburgh’s Homewood and Hill District neighborhoods, where aging housing stock meets one of the region’s most dynamic urban…
Read MoreThe Hidden Resource Beneath Your Feet: Groundwater Awareness Week March 8–14
Chances are, the water you drank this morning came from underground. Not a river. Not a reservoir. But from deep beneath your feet — from ancient aquifers and bedrock that have been filtering and storing freshwater for thousands of years. That’s groundwater, and it’s a bigger deal than most people realize. Every year during the…
Read MoreYour Ripple Is How a Current Begins — Join Us March 27 at Camp Christian
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Across our region — Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia — people are dealing with the same stubborn challenges: erosion creeping at the banks, flooding that keeps coming back, stormwater that doesn’t know where to go, and water quality that keeps slipping. And plenty of those people have…
Read MoreJoin the Cancer & Environment Network (CENSWPA) for their upcoming All Members Meeting!
Join the Cancer & Environment Network (CENSWPA) for their upcoming All Members Meeting! · Date and Time: February 24th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, optional lunch from 1:00 – 2:00 pm · Location: COhatch Southside Works, 2681 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 This convening will serve as a…
Read MoreEPA CyanoSymposium 2026: Understanding Cyanotoxins and Protecting Human & Animal Health
If you work in water quality, public health, or environmental protection, this is one event you’ll want on your calendar. EPA CyanoSymposium 2026 will take a deep dive into the human and animal health effects of cyanotoxins — the harmful toxins produced by certain cyanobacteria during harmful algal blooms (HABs). These toxins can affect people,…
Read MoreJoin Waterhub for our edutainment webinar
Social media is where people go to connect, laugh, and scroll. But for many organizations, what we post doesn’t always reflect how people actually use these platforms. On February 19, the Water Hub is hosting a practical webinar on “edutainment,” a content approach that blends creativity and humor with real information to better connect with audiences online.…
Read MoreFree PENNVEST Workshop in Beaver County: Water Infrastructure Funding Made Simple
If you’ve ever wondered how your community can actually pay for water infrastructure improvements, this is the session you don’t want to miss. On Thursday, April 9, PENNVEST Project Specialist Jamie Estep is heading to Beaver County to break down the funding opportunities available to communities across the Commonwealth. Whether your organization is tackling drinking…
Read MoreFree EPA Webinar Series Explores How Toxic Algae Affects You, Your Pets, and Your Water
Are you aware of the dangers posed by blue-green algae blooms? Join the EPA’s free symposium this March to learn about their health effects on humans and pets.
Read MoreJoin the Current: Upcoming Events to Connect, Share, and Take Action for Our Watersheds
Join H2O Water Network to tackle water challenges together! Attend our Zoom sessions and Summit for practical ideas and collaboration.
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