Events

Welcome to the events page of the H2O Water Network website. This page is dedicated to providing a comprehensive list of events related to sustainable water management practices and water-related issues in the Upper Ohio River Basin. Our goal is to provide a one-stop-shop for individuals, organizations, and communities looking to learn more about water management, best practices, and policies in the region.

Public Events

A Tree Has Two Jobs. A New Webinar Series Covers Both.

River Network and Anthropocene Alliance are hosting five weekly webinars on climate resilience, from grant monitoring to buffer zones, every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET from October 22 through November 19.

Waste and Watersheds Night Leads the Final Three Eco Scouts Workshops in McKeesport

Eco Scouts, the Thursday night workshop series from the Pennsylvania Resources Council and Allegheny CleanWays, has three sessions left in McKeesport, including an October 29 night on how everyday waste reaches local rivers and drinking water.

A Free Briefing on What the Public Really Thinks About Data Centers

The Environmental Polling Consortium is hosting a free online poll briefing on data centers on Wednesday, October 14 at 3 p.m. ET, with the latest public opinion and practical messaging advice for advocates. It will be recorded.

No Bio Degree Required: A 72-Hour BioBlitz in the Westminster College Woods

Westminster College’s Harms Center for the Environment is hosting a BioBlitz in the College Woods from October 22 to 24. Identify as many species as you can, in a guided session or on your own. Everyone is welcome, no biology background needed.

A Free Hour on Year-End Fundraising, Just in Time for Giving Season

Freshwater Future is hosting a free webinar on year-end fundraising, Tuesday, October 13 at noon ET, with practical tips to boost holiday-season giving. Good for first-timers and a refresher for pros.

Watch This, Then Join Us: The Mid Mon Stormwater Workshop Is October 20

A short American Rivers film on natural flood control, and a free, practical workshop to act on it. The Mid Mon Stormwater Workshop is Tuesday, October 20 in Uniontown, co-hosted by the H2O Water Network.

DCNR’s C2P2 Grant Workshop Is November 5, and Changes Are Coming

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is holding a free, statewide C2P2 grant workshop online on November 5 to prepare applicants for the 2027 round. Trails, river access, parks, and conservation projects are all in scope.

Free Legal Help for Data Center Fights in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

A free pro-bono legal clinic for Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia on October 7, a data center webinar on October 14, and a standing resource directory. A roundup of the free help now open to communities facing data centers in our basin.