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
Environmental Film Fest – Sat. Feb. 22 at 1:30 pm
Upper Chartiers Creek Watershed Association Environmental Film Fest – Sat. Feb. 22 at 1:30 pm Upper Chartiers Creek Watershed Association is holding its first Environmental…
LEADING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES by Dianne Russell
At the Institute for Conservation Leadership we have been working to support leaders during this time of significant change and unpredictability with the federal government. …
Waterhub Roundtable: Defusing Water & Climate Disinformation
Recentering health and human stakes of our issues WEBINAR: Water and climate mis- and disinformation are on the rise, distracting people from the solutions we’re…
Living Near Shale Gas Workshops—Looking for Collaboration!
Protect PT holds our Living Near Shale Gas Workshops roughly once a quarter. Typically, we hold these near our home base in Westmoreland County, PA,…
Draft PAG-13 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater
Draft PAG-13 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Available For Public Comment The draft PAG-13 General Permit…
National Wildlife Federation Announces Career Opportunity for a Regional Organizer.
The National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Coalition Director to launch a new coalition focused on the 14-state Ohio River Basin to champion regional restoration…
Understanding the Impact of Recent Executive Orders on Water and Environmental Justice
Dear Partners, The landscape of nonprofit work, public health, environmental protection, and community services is changing rapidly, thanks to recent actions taken by the current…
Job Posting: Ohio River Coalition Director
The National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Coalition Director to launch a new coalition focused on the 14-state Ohio River Basin to champion regional restoration…
Registration is now OPEN for the Spring Water Policy Forum – April 3
The Water Center at Penn is hosting the Spring Water Policy Forum on April 3 in Philadelphia. Registration is now open and it is an…
Volunteers Needed – Salt Watch Sampling Day
Hi all, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, in partnership with Girls Running Shit, is hosting a Volunteer Salt Watch Sampling Day on Saturday, March 8th! Volunteer with…
New Water Data and Map Tool From American Rivers
This week American Rivers released their river protection toolset. Conservation Science Partners conducted a significant analysis on HUC watersheds and stream segments. Josh Gage (GIS…
Upcoming Clean Water Webinar: Advocacy 101: Speak Up For Clean Water
Our next Clean Water Webinar is “Advocacy 101: Speak Up For Clean Water” on Wednesday February 19. It is important to speak up for the…
