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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

Register Now: Dec 16 Webinar on Clean Water and Partnerships for Land Protection

November 25, 2024

Join an upcoming Watershed Academy webinar to learn about how Clean Water Act (CWA) programs and partnerships can advance land protection. This webinar will highlight…

Allegheny Cleanways finds the silver lining of drought

November 23, 2024

The lack of rainfall statewide has created some unique circumstances. Seawater in the Delaware River. Exposure of a Fayette County bridge not seen in 30…

Send a letter to Protect Nonprofit Organizations!

November 21, 2024

The Center for Coalfield Justice and other nonprofits across the country could use your help defending our constitutional rights from attacks in the United States…

EPA Launches New Initiative to Tackle PFAS, Identify Emerging Contaminants in Water

November 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, November 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a new, no-cost technical assistance effort focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl…

The Importance of Watersheds: Why Headwaters Matter

November 19, 2024

Watersheds play a fundamental role in the health of our environment, serving as the vital arteries through which water flows to rivers, lakes, and ultimately…

Introducing H2O Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network: A New Era for Water Stewardship

November 17, 2024

As of November 18, 2024, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network is proud to announce its new name: H2O Headwaters to Ohio Water Network. This exciting…

H2O Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network to Launch New Name on November 18, 2024

November 17, 2024

Pittsburgh, PA – The Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network is excited to announce that effective November 1, we will be rebranding as the H2O Headwaters to…

Western PA Conservancy: BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program

November 12, 2024

Each year, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy accepts proposals for its Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides assistance to the region’s grassroots watershed groups and organizations.…

Help EPA Get It Right at Fairmont Brine

November 8, 2024

On Thursday November 14 EPA will hold its first public meeting to explain the radioactivity hazard at the site of the former Fairmont Brine Processing…

Pennsylvania and Federal Funding Opportunities Webinar:

November 5, 2024

Pennsylvania and Federal Funding Opportunities Webinar: November 18th from 12 to 1:30 PM EST Join us while various agencies present their funding opportunities and important…

Job Opportunities in the Water Sector

November 5, 2024

A couple great water-related job opportunities in the Chesapeake Watershed to share with the talent in the Upper Ohio River Basin.  Please share with your…

How Do Rivers and Streams Affect Harmful Algal Blooms?

October 31, 2024

12:00 pm, Tue October 29, 2024 – Researchers modeled complex phosphorus cycling in the Maumee River watershed to help mitigate blooms and inform sources of…

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THE SWPA WATER NETWORK MISSION

The mission of the SWPA Water Network is to promote sustainable water management practices and protect the water resources of the Upper Ohio River Basin. The organization brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, academia, and community groups, to collaborate and coordinate on efforts to improve water quality and access in the region. Through its work, the SWPA Water Network aims to ensure that all residents of the Upper Ohio River Basin have access to clean and safe water for generations to come.

Join the SWPA Water Network and make a difference for our water resources!