Partner Highlights
100 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.
Read MoreUnlocking River Health: The Importance of Small Streams
Explore Pennsylvania’s water quality trends, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts for stream health and aquatic life restoration.
Read MorePartner Highlight: How the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy Is Building the First Firefly Inventory in Pennsylvania
A Partner Highlight from the H2O Water Network Introduction by John Detisch, H2O Water Network One of the things I love most about the H2O Water Network is the chance to spotlight the incredible work happening across our partner organizations. Today I’m excited to share a story from John Wenzel and the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy…
Read MoreFree Webinar Tonight: Join the Salt Watch Movement
it’s Salt Week—And Tonight You Can Learn How to Make a Difference Quick reminder: Salt Week is happening right now, and tonight we’re hosting a free webinar to help you get involved. Road salt keeps us safe in winter. But all that salt has to go somewhere—and most of it ends up in our streams,…
Read MoreFree Environmental Workshops Coming to Clarion County in 2026
Looking to learn something new about the natural world this year? The Clarion Conservation District has you covered. Thanks to a DEP Environmental Education Grant, they’re hosting a series of free programs running from January through June—covering everything from nature journaling to soil health to invasive species identification. And yes, participants get free stuff at…
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