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 Justice the subject of the next WHE Create Change Speakers Series: May 1
Woman for Healthy Environment Speakers Series continues on Wednesday with a leader in Environmental Justice: WHE shared information on the dangers of PFAS and options…
Book Signing with Rolling Stone Author Justin Nobel
Justin Nobel’s Book Signing “Petroleum-238: Big Oil’s Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It” Register here. Join Rolling Stone’s Justin Nobel for a…
Engaging With America’s Clean Water Protections Webinar — April 30, noon
A great lunch ‘n learn opportunity to refresh your knowledge of Federal clean water protections. Join this webinar and share the invite with colleagues to…
NRCS-PA Conducting Rapid Survey Of Western PA Counties
NRCS-PA Conducting Rapid Survey Of Western PA Counties To Determine Impacts Of Flooding So Far In April https://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2024/04/nrcs-pa-conducting-rapid-survey-of.html?m=1 USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA State Conservationist…
EPA Region 3 Virtual Summit “Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity (May 16 10-4pm)
The EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit is a one-day virtual event that is geared towards addressing environmental health topics relevant to the Mid-Atlantic Region. The summit is…
May 16 – Act 48 Watershed Teaching Tools for Educators – Workshops in Westmoreland County
Penn State Extension provides a variety of non-formal education opportunities across Pennsylvania to a wide range of audiences. On May 16th, at 1:00 PM and…
April 18 Lunch & Learn: Water IS Life.
This year the Black Appalachian Coalition and the Ohio River Valley Institute have been hosting a lunch & learn series on the impacts of petrochemical…
EPA PFAS MCL for Drinking Water
Earlier today EPA finalized a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) establishing legally enforceable levels, called Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), for six PFAS in drinking…
Draft Total Maximum Daily Load Program Priorities for 2024—2032; Available for Public Comment
NOTICES: PA Bulletin DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Draft Total Maximum Daily Load Program Priorities for 2024—2032; Available for Public Comment[54 Pa.B. 1634] [Saturday, March 23,…
Water Infrastructure Financing Workshop – April 18
Join the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network and its partners at the next Municipal Water Infrastructure Financing Workshop, April 18 at Butler County Community College. The…
Build Your Leadership Skills — an opportunity
I’m sharing an opportunity to learn leadership and facilitation skills virtually this spring. Facilitating Engaging Meetings is a 3-part online program designed to increase your…
Opportunity for local organizations through River Network
River Network is looking to launch new Community-Led Research (CLR) projects and Leadership Development (LD) programs in partnership with local organizations. Selected organizations receive up…
