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
Celebrating International Day of Action for Rivers: Why Rivers Are Our Lifelines
March 14th marks the International Day of Action for Rivers, a global occasion dedicated to recognizing the crucial role rivers play in our environment, economy,…
Upcoming Webinars for Watersheds and Outdoor Recreation
February is the time to tune-up and energize watershed organizations for a summer of activation and stewardship. Network and learn ideas from other water stewards…
Building Your Organization’s Membership: A Community-Based Approach to Growth Webinar February 25th
Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Join the Harry Enstrom Chapter of Izaak Walton and Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network for a…
Trout Unlimited Presents | Cabin Fever 2025 | Feb 23
February 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Hilton DoubleTree Cranberry 910 Sheraton Dr, Mars, PA 16046 Tickets for Cabin Fever can be purchased at…
2024 Year in Review: H2O Water Network’s Path to Clean, Equitable Water Access
As we look back on 2024, it’s clear that we’ve made tremendous strides in our mission to ensure that everyone has access to clean, safe…
Stand-Up for the Eastern Hellbender
Thanks to a very dedicate group of students from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Student Leadership Council, high school students launched a successful campaign to…
New Partnership Accelerates Conservation Investments for Water Protection
On January 14th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water Deputy Assistant Administrator, Benita Best-Wong, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation…
World Wetlands Day — February 2, 2025 — Visit a Headwaters Wetland Soon!
World Wetlands Day is observed every year on February 2nd to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands and promote their conservation. It marks the…
Virtual Watershed Social Hour Series: Get to know our West Virginia watershed neighbors -Feb 4
Virtual Watershed Social Hour Series: Get to know our West Virginia watershed neighbors -Feb 4 at 6 pm The West Virginia Watershed Network (WVWN) is…
Explore Plum Creek with Allegheny County Conservation District’s new StoryMap
Allegheny County Conservation District provides an example of streamlined watershed planning with action recommendations that can apply to watersheds throughout the Basin. As more watersheds…
Partner Resources | American Rivers
LIFE DEPENDS ON RIVERS It’s not just that rivers make our lives better. We can’t survive without them. American Rivers is championing a national effort…
Partner Resources: Three River Quest
WHAT IS 3RQ? Water: One of our most precious and vital resources, it is essential for life and economic prosperity. Yet so many of the…
