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
Municipal Infrastructure Financing Workshop | April 18
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network’s next Municipal Water Infrastructure Financing Workshop is April 18 at the Butler County Community College. The workshop is designed to…
Canoe Access Development Fund application period is open to April 26
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking grant applications for its Canoe Access Development Fund (CADF), which supports projects that will improve canoe and kayak access…
Finding funds for Natural Infrastructure and Source Water Protection
The Source Water Collaborative is hosting a webinar in early April to help local leaders access federal funds for local water stewardship. The SWC webinar,…
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SUMMIT
We’re excited to announce that the inaugural EJ Summit co-hosted by the Cancer and Environment Network of Southwestern PA (CENSWPA) and the University of Pittsburgh…
National Agriculture Day … the Farm Bill … and Water
Tuesday was National Agriculture Day Lets recognize and celebrate those that sustain and nourish us. Let us also share ideas and resources for how…
National Healthy Watershed Consortium Grant Program on the Horizon…EPA to share details in upcoming webinars
EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds recently released a Request for Applications for entities interested in managing a second iteration of the Healthy Watersheds…
Invite to Macroinvertebrate Education and Networking Event – March 22nd
Hi all, I wanted to pass along an invite to an event that’s happening this Friday. We are celebrating World Water Day on March 22nd…
Dive into the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network’s Spring Confluence!
📅 **Date: Friday, June 14, 2024** 11:00 AM 📍 **Location: Tissue Farm, Confluence, PA** REGISTER HERE ACTIVITIES CONFLUENCE AGENDA Join Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network in…
Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory & Allegheny County Conservation District release results from 2023 Watershed Sampling Day
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and the Allegheny County Conservation District conducted a countywide Watershed Sampling Day on May 6th, 2023. Through this effort, nearly 40…
Saw Mill Run Master Plan – Webinar Thu. 10 am
Tune into the Water Resource Center Webinar this Thursday, March 14, at 10 am to learn about the Saw Mill Run Green Boulevard Master Plan. …
From A to C: The Connection Between Agriculture and Conservation with Senator Bob Casey
The Farm Bill, which remains delayed in Congress, presents an incredible opportunity to include investments in conservation practices that address a spectrum of issues, ranging…
Streambank Stabilization Workshop
Hello everyone, Audubon of WPA is doing a streambank stabilization workshop in partnership with WPC and Allegheny County Conservation District on March 28th from 9-12pm.…
