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
Support for Small College-Community Stream Projects (3RQ GAPS program)
Applications are now open for 3RQ’s 2024 GAPS assistance program. This year’s round of funding will assist small colleges and universities. The aim of GAPS…
Cambria-Indiana-Somerset-Westmoreland Counties Water Infrastructure Meeting
The second regional discussion on water infrastructure funding will be on November 29th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The objective is to connect with…
The long road to Drinking Road Standards
Propublica published an article about the process for establishing Drinking Water Standards at the federal level and among several states: https://www.propublica.org/article/epa-safe-drinking-water-act-contaminants-regulation At its October meeting,…
11/30 IRISE Stormwater Symposium
Registration is now open for the IRISE Stormwater Symposium! Join us on Thursday November 30th from 9:00-3:00 at the University of Pittsburgh. This symposium will…
Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory & Three Rivers Waterkeeper Release Analysis of Water Quality in Pittsburgh’s Tributaries
In 2021 the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and 3 Rivers Waterkeeper received funding from the University of Pittsburgh’s Year of Engagement Program to collect 100 samples…
2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Stewardship
Fractracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network invite us to attend the upcoming 2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Stewardship—an annual awards program hosted to…
PA Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda alerts
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?Chamber=S&SPick=20230&cosponId=41677 Senate of Pennsylvania Session of 2023 – 2024 Regular Session MEMORANDUM Posted: | October 30, 2023 03:51 PM From: | Senator Greg Rothman To: …
Aquatic Invasive Species in PA (online Audubon program)
Hi all, Audubon of WPA will be hosting an online AIS program with PA Sea Grant. Please see the description of the program below. Clicking…
Buffalo Creek Confluence
Hi everyone, I wanted to share that Audubon of Western PA will be hosting a one day summit on Thursday December 7th from 9:00am to…
Stormwater Now Has Its Own Day
The National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) has officially established Nov 16 as National Stormwater Day in recognition of the day the MS4 program was established…
New Report and Discussion about the risks of ‘forever chemicals’ and waste disposal from oil & gas wells in Pennsylvania – Thu. 10/26, 630 pm
PSR Physicians for Social Responsibility is putting out a new report titled “Fracking with ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pennsylvania.” The report outlines the risks associated with…
Community Interest Water Job Opportunities
Please share these job opportunities within your networks: Allegheny Cleanways is searching for a Water-based Program Coordinator for its action-oriented Rivers/Streams clean-up program in Allegheny…
