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Meet the Scientist Who Is Changing How We Think About Plastic and Water
When Dr. Sherri Mason walks into a room, people pay attention. As one of the world’s leading researchers on microplastics in drinking water, she has spent years documenting something most of us would rather not think about – the tiny plastic particles that have made their way into our taps, our rivers, and our bodies.…
Read MoreWPCAMR 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 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 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 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 MoreCitizen Science in Action: Safecast Wants to Hear from Watershed Communities
Safecast has mapped over 250 million radiation data points worldwide — including parts of our region. H2O partner Jon Detisch is encouraging watershed organizations to explore the map and take a short survey helping shape the next generation of open environmental monitoring tools.
Read MoreJoin the Public Comment for the Nature Record Now!
Join the conversation on U.S. environmental health at NatureRecord.org. Share your insights for a greener future!
Read MoreMWA’s Direct Support Fund: Monthly Grants for Environmental Justice Work
Mountain Watershed Association’s Direct Support Fund offers small grants — typically under $5,000 — to grassroots groups and advocates tackling environmental justice issues across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. If your work touches shale gas, coal, petrochemicals, or related community harms, this one’s worth a look. Who it’s built for: What it covers: What it…
Read MoreOn the Ground with Mountain Watershed: What Their Assessment Meetings Are Telling Us
Mountain Watershed Association is taking a closer look at the health of local waterways — and what they’re finding matters for all of us in the Upper Ohio River Basin.
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