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
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,…
Nature and Industry of Raccoon Creek
The “Nature and Industry of Raccoon Creek” report by FracTracker Alliance unveils a comprehensive exploration of Pennsylvania’s Raccoon Creek watershed, emphasizing its ecological richness, recreational…
3RQ & WV-based Seminars
The West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) has announced 2 different webinar series coming December through February. One will focus specifically on the Three Rivers…
WV Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium & IMWA Congress | April 22, 2024 · 8am – April 26, 2024 · 2pm EDT
Meet other mine water colleagues at this joint conference co-hosted by West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force and IMWA. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wv-mine-drainage-task-force-symposium-imwa-congress-registration-728781213227?aff=erellivmlt Date and time April 22,…
WPC, BHE GT&S seek proposals for 2024 Watershed Mini Grants
11/15/23 https://www.leadertimes.com/news/wpc-bhe-gt-s-seek-proposals-for-2024-watershed-mini-grants/article_76070966-7f5d-11ee-91dd-6fde9259d059.html The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S, a Berkshire Hathaway energy company, are now accepting proposals for the 2024 Watershed Mini Grant Program,…
