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
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…
Here Is What Is on the Agenda at Spring Confluence 2026
Two weeks out from Spring Confluence 2026 and the agenda is locked in. On May 29 at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, H2O Water…
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…
Your Guide to Getting to Spring Confluence 2026 at Geneva College
Spring Confluence 2026 is 4 days away. If you are registered and ready to go – here is everything you need to know to get…
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…
Spring Confluence 2026: Bioblitz, Keynote, and a Full Day of Water Advocacy
Every spring, something important happens in the Upper Ohio River Basin – water advocates, watershed groups, municipal authorities, and community partners gather in one room…
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Clean Water Act Financial Capability Guidance – Deadline May 26
If your community is navigating infrastructure costs, affordability concerns, or compliance schedules under the Clean Water Act, EPA wants to hear from you. The agency…
