Resources
Troubled Waters: Three Rivers Waterkeeper Unveils PFAS and NPDES Enforcement Reports
The team at Three Rivers Waterkeeper (3RWK) has just released two critical reports uncovering urgent water quality issues across Southwest Pennsylvania—and the findings are sobering. 1. PFAS Report: PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are a growing threat to human and environmental health. 3RWK conducted a baseline sampling across Pittsburgh’s rivers and tributaries, aiming to understand…
Read MoreOhio River Basin Restoration and Protection Plan
On Thursday, June 5th, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the National Wildlife Federation, and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute released the Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Plan. This comprehensive report recognizes the numerous environmental improvements in recent decades while calling attention to existing and emerging threats that command a basin-wide,…
Read MoreThe Ingenious Survival Tactics of Freshwater Mussels
Nature’s Deceptive Marvels: The Survival Strategies of Freshwater Mussels Freshwater mussels, often overlooked in the aquatic world, possess extraordinary survival techniques. Lacking eyes or brains, these bivalves have evolved to use parts of their bodies to mimic prey, luring fish close enough to release their larvae onto the fish’s gills. This parasitic relationship allows the…
Read MoreUpcoming EPA Webinar – Building a Stronger Water Workforce
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting an important upcoming webinar focused on one of the most critical issues facing our water systems today: the water workforce. As drinking water and wastewater utilities continue to serve as foundational institutions in communities across the country, ensuring they have a skilled, sustainable workforce is essential to…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the Northwest Water Infrastructure Financing Workshop on May 28th!
If your community is planning, funding, or even just dreaming of a clean water infrastructure project, mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. That’s when the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission and The Water Center at Penn are teaming up to host a free, in-person Water Infrastructure Financing Workshop from 9:30 AM…
Read MoreThe Changing Landscape of Clean Water Policy and Funding
The landscape of clean water funding and environmental policy is shifting—and staying informed is more important than ever. That’s why the H2O Water Network invites you to a virtual discussion on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. This dynamic, expert-led webinar is your opportunity to understand how evolving federal funding and…
Read MoreSpring Confluence Sneak Peek: Tables, Panels, and Why You Should Be There
Confluence co-hosted by H20 Water Network and Westminster College’s Clarence and Mary Harms Center for the Environment. Aren’t you excited about the upcoming Spring 2025 Confluence? We are! If you’ve been waiting for a meaningful day filled with powerful conversations, actionable workshops, and inspiring community connections, this is it. H2O Water Network and our partners…
Read MoreAct Now: Prevent Further Damage to Wetlands and Waterways with MVP Southgate
Our streams, wetlands, and rivers are vital ecosystems that support countless species and provide clean water for our communities. Unfortunately, these critical resources are once again under threat by the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and its proposed Southgate extension. As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reviews an application for a Clean Water Act 404…
Read MoreRaise Your Voice: Protecting Water Resources from New Data Centers in PA
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) is currently seeking comments and feedback from industry leaders and the public on the impact of large-scale data centers on Pennsylvania’s water resources and power grid. As part of the interconnection and tariff discussions, the PUC is focusing on how data centers, especially those with significant energy needs, will affect…
Read MoreMaster Collaboration with Basecamp 101: A Guide for H2O Members
At H2O Water Network, we believe that effective collaboration is the cornerstone of impactful environmental advocacy. That’s why we’ve created the Basecamp 101 course—a user-friendly guide designed to help our members navigate Basecamp, our central hub for organizing projects, sharing resources, and fostering community engagement. Whether you’re new to Basecamp or looking to refine your…
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