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
Troubled Waters: Three Rivers Waterkeeper Unveils PFAS and NPDES Enforcement Reports
The team at Three Rivers Waterkeeper (3RWK) has just released two critical reports uncovering urgent water quality issues across Southwest Pennsylvania—and the findings are sobering.…
Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Plan
On Thursday, June 5th, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the National Wildlife Federation, and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute released the…
Bring Your Community Together at the Greenlick Family Picnic
By Jacobs Creek Watershed Association Summer’s in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than gathering alongside Greenlick Run Lake? Join us on Saturday,…
Bringing the Monongahela into the National Water Trail Family
by the H2O Water Network Team Have you heard the exciting news? Parts of the Monongahela River have officially joined the National Water Trails Program!…
OHIO RIVER BASIN 2025 Newsletter
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Everything You Need to Know About the Spring 2025 Confluence
🌊 Welcome to the Spring 2025 Confluence On June 6, 2025, leaders, learners, and water advocates will gather at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA…
Getting to the Spring 2025 Confluence at Westminster College
Getting to the Spring 2025 Confluence We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Spring 2025 Confluence, hosted at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA.…
The Ingenious Survival Tactics of Freshwater Mussels
Nature’s Deceptive Marvels: The Survival Strategies of Freshwater Mussels Freshwater mussels, often overlooked in the aquatic world, possess extraordinary survival techniques. Lacking eyes or brains,…
Larry Schweiger to Deliver Keynote at Spring 2025 Confluence
We’re pleased to announce that Larry Schweiger will deliver the keynote address at the Spring 2025 Confluence, taking place on June 6, 2025, at Westminster…
New Tools, New Policies, and New Partnerships: Spring 2025 Breakouts Announced
Spring 2025 Confluence: Breakout Sessions Preview Westminster College • June 6, 2025 The Spring 2025 Confluence, hosted by the Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network,…
Upcoming EPA Webinar – Building a Stronger Water Workforce
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting an important upcoming webinar focused on one of the most critical issues facing our water systems today:…
