Innovating for a More Equitable and Sustainable Water Future
Welcome to the SWPA Water Network, a coalition of organizations working to improve water quality and access in the Upper Ohio River Basin. Our mission is to promote sustainable water management practices and ensure that everyone in the region has access to clean, safe, and affordable water. With a focus on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement, we are working to address the key water-related challenges facing our region, from climate change and stormwater runoff to agricultural practices and public awareness. Join us in our efforts to protect and preserve our most vital natural resource - water.
OUR LATEST NEWS
Working Together for Cleaner Streams – Stormwater Workshop Coming June 2 in Pittsburgh
If stormwater management is part of your work – or your community is dealing with flooding, runoff, or stream health issues – here is a…
Is Your Community Ready for the Next Big Rain? Seven Ways to Fight Flooding Before It Starts
When a major storm rolls through the Upper Ohio River Basin, are your streets, homes, and streams ready for it? Probably not as ready as…
Water pollution poster contest winners announced
During a work session this month, Rostraver Township commissioners announced the six winners of their annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) poster contest. According…
Meet the Scientist Who Is Changing How We Think About Plastic and Water
When Dr. Sherri Mason walks into a room, people pay attention. As one of the world’s leading researchers on microplastics in drinking water, she has…
WPCAMR Quarterly Board Meeting – May 13, 2026 in Clearfield, PA
If abandoned mine reclamation is part of your work, here is a meeting worth adding to your calendar. The Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine…
Acid Mine Drainage Is a Regional Problem. Let’s Talk About It.
Acid mine drainage – AMD – keeps coming up in conversations across the H2O Water Network. And that is no surprise. For communities in the…
Something Big Is Coming to Geneva College on May 29
Mark your calendar. On May 29, 2026, H2O Water Network is bringing together water advocates, watershed groups, municipal water authorities, conservation districts, and community partners…
EPA Is Asking for Public Input on Clean Water Act Funding Rules – Here Is How to Weigh In
If your community is navigating the cost of Clean Water Act compliance – and in the Upper Ohio River Basin, many are – the EPA…
The Boatload of Knowledge Is Coming – And You’re Going to Want to Be There
Every year at H2O’s Spring Confluence, one feature stands out as the most talked-about part of the day. It’s not a panel. It’s not a…
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…
Mark 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…
AI for Water: Penn’s Annual Policy Forum Returns April 16th
Water doesn’t move at the speed of technology – but the people managing it are being asked to. On April 16th, the Water Center at…
