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
Save the Date – April 3 Spring Water Policy Forum
Save the date for The Water Center at Penn’s second annual Spring Water Policy Forum, which will be held in person on the University of…
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New MOU to reduce nonpoint source pollution through voluntary conservation and management
New MOU to reduce nonpoint source pollution through voluntary conservation and management of productive agricultural lands Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of…
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Planting trees is an act of hope, faith, and healing.
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…
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HIRING! Lab Manager – Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory
Lab Manager – Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory at the University…
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Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
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…
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Hiring Water Research Specialist
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…
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Congress passes water resources bill that could mean millions of federal dollars
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…
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Stream Monitoring During Winter | What to know
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…
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Announcement: Release of the National Wetland Condition Assessment Report
We are pleased to announce that the Office of Water released the latest National Wetland Condition Assessment Report today. The public release includes the web-report…
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ReImagine Appalachia’s 2025 Strategy Summit
January 14 & 15: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM – Please join us for our 5th annual virtual strategy summit! ReImagine Appalachia’s strategy summit holds…
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Single Use Plastics (SUP) Reduction team meeting via Zoom
WHERE: Thursday, December 19th at 6 p.m. -7 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-iqpzsjH9ag7729mXpdZTPNthPpXxoc Agenda for the December 19th meeting. · Welcome and Introductions ·…
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2024 is the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act
History of the Safe Drinking Water Act On December 16, 1974, The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) became law. Before 1974, the United States had…
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