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
SWPA Water’s New Strategic Coordinator | John Stephen
John Stephen has joined the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network as Strategic Coordinator, which is an important milestone in the development of this multi-organization network dedicated…
Mongahelia River Story Map
Hi all, If you live, work or are interested in the Monongahela River we request your assistance. Through grants from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and Martin’s,…
EPA Public Hearing for draft Injection Well Permit, Nicholson Twp., Fayette County
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Region 3 is currently reviewing a draft permit for G2 STEM LLC to construct and operate a…
WaterNow Announces Regional Accelerator in Southwest Pennsylvania
WaterNow is excited to announce that applications for the Southwest Pennsylvania Project Accelerator are open! Project Accelerator provides cities, towns, and utilities with up to…
Pennsylvania Water Bill Assistance Program accepting applications in July
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available to help families who have overdue water bills or at risk of losing water service for…
Greene-Fayette-Washington Counties Informational Meeting – Wednesday, July 26
Wednesday, July 26 This event is hosted in partnership by the Water Center the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center, Greene…
Announcing the Southwest Pennsylvania Project Accelerator!
WaterNow is excited to announce a second round of applications for Project Accelerator projects in Southwest Pennsylvania! Project Accelerator provides cities, towns, and utilities with…
Tell Your State Senator: Vote NO on the Spill Bill
This is urgent — We are writing to ask you to contact your state senator and ask them to vote against a dangerous senate bill…
Vacancy Announcement
The Lawrence County Conservation District is accepting applications for a full-time Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads (DGLVR) Technician.
Safe Drinking Water Along the Mon River
This report looks are drinking water along the Mon River and finds some interesting facts. Through the report is a few years old the findings…
Sackett decision – impacts wetland protections under the Clean Water Act
Sackett decision: In a giveaway to big polluters and developers, the Supreme Court ignores the Clean Water Act 05/25/2023 In a giveaway to big polluters…
