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
August 21 — Two Free Learning Opportunities: Community Resilience and Drinking Water
Sign-up today for free webinars scheduled for Tue. August 21: 6:00 to 7:30 pm — CREATE Resilience Research and Community Learning Hub Webinar The Pennsylvania…
Water Policy ideas from the United Kingdom
A highlight of the Water Equity Summit at the Hosanna House this spring was the panel presenting the campaign to approve a Customer Advisory Council…
SRF Advocacy Cohort Opportunity: Apply by 9/9
Calling all water justice-oriented community based organizations! Are you looking to understand and influence how and where State Revolving Funds (SRFs) are distributed in your…
Thriving Earth Exchange Seeking Community Partners for Community Science Projects
The Thriving Earth Exchange supports community science by helping communities find resources, project managers, and experts to address their pressing concerns. Together they work to…
Nutrient Reduction Strategies Webinar
Izaak Walton League’s next Clean Water Webinar is Tue. Aug. 6 at 1 pm and addresses “Strategies To Reduce Nutrient Pollution”. Dr. Lindsay Pease, University…
Using Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water – An underused Source water protection strategy
The Source Water Collaborative is hosting a webinar on August 5th at 2:00pm ETabout a new tool – Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to…
Virtual Private Water Supply Workshop – Aug. 22 at noon
The Penn State Extension is providing a virtual safe drinking webinar for all those Pennsylvanians who get their water from a private well or spring.…
Safe Drinking Water Clinic for Private Water Suppliers – August 20 in Kittaning
The Penn State Extension – Armstrong County is hosting a free clinic for anyone who gets their water from a private source, well, cistern, or…
Current Events and Issues in Water Policy
A couple webinars this month will be of interest to those with an interest in safe drinking water for everyone. Spotlight PA has organized a…
New Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund
The Water Network’s fiscal sponsor, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, has a new funding program available, the Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund. The fund is…
21st Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challenges and Solutions
Are you from a primacy agency? Registration is open for the 21st Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challenges and Solutions, to take place…
Upcoming Reimagine Appalachia web event about resources for Nature-based Creative Placemaking – July 10
An upcoming webinar from Reimagine Appalachia will continue the discussion that Julie Fitzpatrick of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center started for us with a presentation about…
