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Your Conservation Project Could Get Funded: DCNR Grant Round Now Open
If you’ve been sitting on an idea for a trail, a park improvement, a river conservation effort, or an environmental education program—now’s the time to act. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened its annual Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant round. And this year, they’re giving applicants a little extra…
Read MoreA Practical Funding Path for Partner Groups That Aren’t Nonprofits
Across the H2O Water Network, many partner groups are doing important work to protect water resources, educate communities, and advance local solutions. Some partners are established nonprofits. Others are grassroots efforts, informal coalitions, or early-stage projects still building capacity. One question comes up again and again: “How do we raise funds or apply for grants…
Read MoreOhio River Valley Participatory Fund – Funding Opportunity
Shannon Smith 11h Executive Director, FracTracker Alliance Hi friends, I am a steering committee member of the Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund (ORVPF), which provides grants to nonprofit groups that are addressing environmental, health, democracy, justice, movement-building, and economic development goals in OH, PA, and WV communities impacted by current or anticipated fossil fuel industry…
Read MoreTwo Partner Opportunities: Shared Google Ads Support + Our 2025 Wins Roundup
If you’re doing great work, you deserve more than a quiet calendar invite and a few polite likes. We’re putting real support behind partner visibility this winter, and we’re also collecting the best moments from across our network for a year-end roundup that actually reflects the breadth of what you all accomplished. This post is…
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 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 MoreBIPARTISAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS LAUNCH FEDERAL PUSH TO FUND OHIO RIVER RESTORATION
The Ohio River Basin, spanning 55 congressional districts across 15 states, is the nation’s largest body of water to receive no dedicated federal funding WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2025) – Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06),…
Read MoreBecome A Master Naturalist
The Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Spring 2026 training courses are now open for applications in the following counties: Adams, Allegheny, Chester, Delaware, Indiana, Montour, Philadelphia, Somerset, and Washington. Become part of a statewide network of volunteer educators, community scientists, and environmental stewards dedicated to protecting and conserving Pennsylvania’s natural resources and public lands. Each course blends classroom…
Read MoreStronger Together: Appalachian Groups Unite for Flood Resilience
We’re excited to share big news: More than a dozen leading organizations have come together to launch the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition (AFRC) — a powerful new alliance focused on preparing Appalachia for a future of stronger, more frequent floods. The AFRC was formed to drive regional collaboration and bold advocacy in support of policies…
Read MoreWhen Culverts Become Lifelines: Lessons from Fall Confluence on Wildlife and Water
The Fall 25 Confluence’s “Boatload of Knowledge” session drove home a truth that’s easy to overlook: healthy ecosystems depend on connections. Freddy Smith from the Lawrence County Conservation District showed us how culverts can either be highways or roadblocks for wildlife trying to access critical water sources. David Antis, representing the Washington County Pennsylvania Amphibian…
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