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
Wetlands – Assessment, Prioritization, and Research
This a friendly reminder that our next webcast entitled, “Wetlands – Assessment, Prioritization, and Research” is scheduled for one week from today, Wednesday November 6th.…
Updated Watershed Academy Module on Climate Change!
EPA Office of Water’s Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources Modulehas been updated and relaunched. This module explains the causes of climate change, its potential…
LUNG CANCER & AIR POLLUTION
Please join us on Tuesday, October 29 from 12:00 – 1:00 EST for our webinar on Lung Cancer and Air Pollution, in partnership with Collaborative…
DCNR Seeks 2025 River of the Year Nominations
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is calling on Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite waterway for the 2025 River of the Year. The…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.6 Billion for Water Infrastructure
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.6 Billion for Water Infrastructure Through Investing in America Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, October 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3.6…
Water Center Releases Beyond Drinking Water:
Strategies for Communicating and Managing PFAS Contamination The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Beyond Drinking Water: Strategies for…
WPC Seeks Fall Grant Applications for Canoe, Kayak Access Projects
Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 15, 2024 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking grant applications for its Canoe Access Development Fund (CADF), which supports projects…
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SCIENCE, DATA, AND RESEARCH PLAN
Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan (October 25): The Joyce Foundation invites you to discuss the recently released Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan…
Webinar: Removing Barriers to Conservation with Batch-and-Build
Date & Time: Oct 21, 2024 01:00 PM ET Conservation practices like saturated buffers and bioreactors have incredible potential to improve water quality, but there…
Ag Conservation Keystone Training
Gain the essential skills to address on-farm resource concerns and implement effective conservation practices with this comprehensive Ag Conservation training course. Designed by the Center for…
Registration Open for Dive Even Deeper Educators Workshop: Stream Health and AMD
Explore Pennsylvania’s streams and their challenges in this outdoor workshop. Learn to assess stream health and discover how wetlands treat abandoned mine drainage. Join us…
Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper celebrating our progress made towards clean water
Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper at Pittsburgh Brewing Company celebrating our progress made towards clean water with conversations on where we still need to go. 18+ Event…
