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PA IPL is pleased to again be providing an opportunity this Spring to distribute no-cost native trees throughout Pennsylvania, through PA Plants Native! Trees (and shrubs) are provided at NO-COST to you and your community at a number of distribution points throughout the state. Requesting native trees through the program is simple – we’ve broken…

Lab Manager – Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a lab manager. This appointment will support the efforts to conduct engaged research on regional water quality challenges with community partners, as well as internal…

The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program seeks to develop nationwide community stewardship of local natural resources, preserving these resources for future generations and enhancing habitat for local wildlife. Grants seek to address water quality issues in priority watersheds, such as erosion due to unstable stream banks, pollution from stormwater runoff, and degraded shorelines…

The West Virginia Water Research Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Water Research Specialist! The incumbent plays a pivotal role in supporting the coordination and implementation of West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) programs, including the Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) program and acid mine drainage (AMD) programs. Responsibilities include assisting…

Congress passes water resources bill that could mean millions of federal dollars for Western Pennsylvania Lawmakers cleared the measure before going home for the holidays From Pittsburgh Post Gazette WASHINGTON — Efforts to clean up pollution from Pennsylvania coal mines, and protect current hours of service for the locks along the Allegheny River were included…

The Izaak Walton League wants to remind all stream monitors to be safe during winter sampling. While Santa Claus is checking his list this holiday season, we hope you are also checking your list—your winter monitoring safety list! Here are some tips to stay safe this winter while monitoring your streams: · Wait until roads…

WV Rivers is hiring water ambassadors to engage communities around PFAS concerns. The West Virginia Rivers Coalition is seeking Community Ambassadors to spearhead educating communities about the presence of PFAS in drinking water supplies. The Ambassadors will engage local residents in conversations about the presence of PFAS in West Virginia’s drinking water supplies and to…

The Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) recently launched a new resource to make it easier for residents, businesses, nonprofits, schools and local governments to find and apply for grants from state agencies. The new discovery tool allows users to search for, sort and filter information about grants based on the type of applicant,…

Headwaters to the Ohio (H2O) Water Network Launches Assessment of Needs of Community-Based Watershed Groups and Leaders The Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network (H2O Water Network) is excited to announce that it has launched a needs assessment study to strengthen the work of watershed groups throughout the Upper Ohio River Basin. As a collaborative…