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
Invitation to Neighborhood Meeting: Ohio River Tunnel Project – Tuesday, January 30, 2024
| | Dear Residents and Workers of the North Side, We are excited to invite you to a neighborhood meeting hosted by ALCOSAN, where we…
Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
EPA will be holding a public hearing on its proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) next week on January 16. You can register for…
Center for Watershed Protection – job ads
Sharing this out for anyone who might be interested. Visit https://careers.cwp.org to learn more and apply.
CFA Begins Accepting Applications For Act 13 Watershed Restoration
CFA Begins Accepting Applications For Act 13 Watershed Restoration, Mine Reclamation, Sewage, Flood Mitigation, Recreation Grants Feb. 1 http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2024/01/cfa-begins-accepting-applications-for.html?m=1The Commonwealth Financing Authority begins accepting applications…
Drinking Water Standards Working Group Meeting – Jan. 10, 1 pm
The first Drinking Water Standards Working Group Meeting of 2024 will be Wed. Jan. 10 at 1 pm via zoom. An suggested agenda is attached.…
Private Water Supply Education and Testing Webinar – January 8
The Penn State Extension provides an important resource for the many residents of the Basin that get their water supply from a private well or…
(SW PA Water Network (all)) Waterway Benefits Study Webinar – Jan. 25
This case study webinar may be of interest to some as we work to capture the hard to quantify but obvious cultural benefits of our…
Climate Awakening: Crafting a Sustainable Future – Jan. 12 at Contemporary Craft
Join POWR and your watershed colleagues for an evening of learning, thoughtful engagement, exploration, and conversation at Contemporary Craft, located at 5645 Butler St. in…
Draft FY2025 River Budget from American Rivers and its partners
For the past few years American Rivers has provided a River Budget that outlines priorities for federal spending to ensure a future of clean water…
FracTracker Alliance is hiring a full-time position in the Ohio River Vall
The Ohio River Valley coordinator will monitor and analyze data associated with oil, gas, and petrochemical activities in the Ohio River Valley and nationally, and…
Spring 24 Water Summit
We would like to start planning a Water Summit this Spring. This is an opportunity for those interested in the waters of western Pennsylvania to…
Grant Funding Available – Green Streets, Green Jobs
Dear Community Partner, The Chesapeake Bay Trust, US EPA Region III, Chesapeake Bay Program, and WV DEP are excited to announce that the Green Streets,…
