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
Support Clean Water: Join the 9th Annual Headwaters Party on August 29
Join the Jacobs Creek Watershed Association for its 9th Annual Headwaters Party on August 29 at West Overton Village. Donate a basket, sponsor, or attend to support clean water.
H2Ohio Rivers Program Puts $87,000 Into River Cleanups, Including the Ohio River
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced on July 28 that its H2Ohio Rivers Program has awarded nearly $87,000 in Healthy Rivers Livery Grants to…
PA Water Systems Untouched by Cyberattacks Hitting Other States
Drinking water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states, including Minnesota and Michigan, have been hit by cyberattacks in recent weeks, with suspicion falling…
Pittsburgh Water Expands Lead Line Replacement to Four More Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh Water is expanding its lead service line replacement program into four more neighborhoods: Highland Park, Shadyside, Bloomfield, and Lawrenceville. The new phase will replace…
PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Returns October 20 to 22
The Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference returns October 20 to 22, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg (Hershey Area) in Grantville, just off I-81. This…
Watchdog Says PA DEP Is Falling Behind on Reporting Mine Damage to Streams
The Citizens Coal Council, a nonprofit based in Washington County, says Pennsylvania’s most important accounting of underground coal mining damage has taken a serious step…
Wait, You Need a License to Collect Stream Bugs in Pennsylvania?
File this one under things that surprised us. If you want to scoop a net through a Pennsylvania stream and count the mayfly larvae to…
Data Centers Are Coming to Pennsylvania. What Does That Mean for Our Water?
Data centers are the buildings behind the cloud, streaming, and the current wave of artificial intelligence. They are also some of the thirstiest facilities being…
Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit Set for October: Proposals Due August 10
The Ohio River Basin Alliance’s 2026 Summit takes place October 14 to 16 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, bringing together watershed groups,…
Reporting: West Virginia’s Flood Prevention Plans Have Sat Unfunded for Two Decades
Mountain State Spotlight reports that July’s deadly flooding hit communities that state flood plans have flagged since 2004, while the Flood Resiliency Office created after…
West Virginia Still Waiting on Federal Disaster Declaration After Deadly July Flooding
More than a week after the July 21 flash floods that killed two people and destroyed at least 33 homes in Lewis and Upshur counties,…
Comments Due August 10 on Wastewater Permit for Huge New Homer City Gas Plant
Homer City Redevelopment is seeking an NPDES permit to discharge 6.84 million gallons per day of wastewater from a new 4.4 gigawatt gas-fired power plant,…
