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
Join the Movement: Get Involved in Water Stewardship at Confluence 2024
Are you ready to make a splash in water stewardship and be part of the solution in Southwestern Pennsylvania? Here’s your chance to dive in…
Inter-Municipal Collaboration for Stormwater – Sept. 18, 1 pm
WaterNow Alliance is providing a Pennsylvania-centric webinar on inter-municipal collaboration for stormwater management. When the rains come…we are better prepared when we work across jurisdictional…
Why Networking at the Confluence Will Boost Your Watershed Efforts
Networking is more than just exchanging business cards; it’s about building meaningful relationships that can elevate your watershed efforts to new heights. The Confluence at…
Grant Opportunity: Filtered Not Bottled Campaign
Plastic Pollution Coalition is thrilled to launch their latest initiative under the Filtered Not Bottled campaign: a $100,000 grant program to support communities impacted by…
Managed Aquifer Recharge Study Survey from USACE
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Arizona State University are conducting a study to understand people’s perceptions of water management (for flood…
World River Day – Sunday, Sept. 22
World Rivers Day is a UN designated day of global celebration of the world’s waterways that has been happening on the 4th Sunday of September…
Some of the activities to enjoy at the Confluence at Mingo Creek – Sat. Sept. 28
Join us for our Watershed picnic on Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 am to 3 pm at Pavilion No. 5 in Mingo Creek Park. A flyer…
2024 ORBA Summit | October 30-November 1, 2024
2024 ORBA Summit “Healthy Waters, Healthy Communities: From Headwaters To Mainstem” October 30-November 1, 2024 Calling all water professional and advocates! Registration is now open…
EPA Community Change Grant Program Reminder
It is still not too late to pursue funding from EPA’s Community Change Program. The Inflation Reduction Act made $2 billion available to support community-driven…
Waterway Access Funding and A Guidebook
For all who have discovered or improved a new waterway access site over the summer, keep perfecting the safe and legal implementation strategy with this…
Leadership Skills — Facilitating Engaging Meetings
How many meetings a day are you in? How many meetings per week do you lead? Productive and engaging meetings really make a big difference…
Reminder: Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds LOIs Due – Sept. 6
The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW)’s fall request for grants is open on the FPW grant portal, www.thefpw.org. Letters of Intent are due by Sept.…
