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
The Rest of Your Water Story: What Your CCR Doesn’t Tell You
So you’ve found your Consumer Confidence Report and everything looks good on paper. Your water supplier says you’re all set. But here’s the thing –…
Why Biodiversity is the Backbone of Clean Water—And How You Can Help!
When you think about clean water, what comes to mind? Maybe a crystal-clear stream or a refreshing glass of drinking water. But what if we…
Revive Your Passion for Clean Water: Join the Fall 2025 Confluence!
If you believe healthy waters begin with vibrant ecosystems, then the Fall 2025 Confluence is your kind of gathering. On Saturday, September 27, from 10…
How We Celebrate World Water Monitoring Day
Every year on September 18, the global community celebrates World Water Monitoring Day—a chance for individuals, schools, and organizations to get hands-on with their local waterways…
WV Watershed Symposium | Oct 17-18
The West Virginia Watershed Network (WVWN) is hosting the WV Watershed Symposium on Friday and Saturday, October 17th-18th, 2025 at Battlers Knob in Philippi, WV. The statewide watershed-focused…
How Are You Observing World Water Monitoring Day?
World Water Monitoring Day is a global initiative observed every year on September 18. It started in 2003 through America’s Clean Water Foundation and is…
Creating the Water Workforce of the Future Webinar:
Enhancing the Leadership and Management Skills of Water Utility Administrative Professionals Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET Water sector utilities are essential to…
How to Celebrate Water Quality Day by Checking What’s Coming Out of Your Tap
Water Quality Day isn’t just about testing the creek behind your house or supporting river cleanups (though those matter too). The most important water monitoring…
9/18 Stormwater Management Strategies: from Blueprint to Budget Webinar Series
The Impactful Resilience Infrastructure Science & Engineering (IRISE) Consortium, the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) Water Resource Center are co-hosting a…
Save the Date: September 27th – Trail-Based Training for Clean Water Advocates
Save the Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Join us for the Fall 2025 Confluence at the Mennonite Retreat in Laurelville, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County) – a…
MS4 Awards 2025
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN NATIONALMUNICIPAL STORMWATER AND GREENINFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS The National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Program for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) aims to recognize high-performing communities that meet…
America’s Forum for Wildlife
Time Thursday, August 28 12 – 1pm EDT Location Virtual event Join from anywhere About this event The sound science and programs that protect our…
