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
Spring Confluence 2026: Bioblitz, Keynote, and a Full Day of Water Advocacy
Every spring, something important happens in the Upper Ohio River Basin – water advocates, watershed groups, municipal authorities, and community partners gather in one room…
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Clean Water Act Financial Capability Guidance – Deadline May 26
If your community is navigating infrastructure costs, affordability concerns, or compliance schedules under the Clean Water Act, EPA wants to hear from you. The agency…
Start Your Voyage to the Confluence — With a Bioblitz
Registration is open for H2O Water Network’s Spring 2026 Confluence, and the journey starts before you ever set foot on campus. From May 1–16, H2O…
Citizen Science in Action: Safecast Wants to Hear from Watershed Communities
Safecast has mapped over 250 million radiation data points worldwide — including parts of our region. H2O partner Jon Detisch is encouraging watershed organizations to explore the map and take a short survey helping shape the next generation of open environmental monitoring tools.
Join the Public Comment for the Nature Record Now!
Join the conversation on U.S. environmental health at NatureRecord.org. Share your insights for a greener future!
MWA’s Direct Support Fund: Monthly Grants for Environmental Justice Work
Mountain Watershed Association’s Direct Support Fund offers small grants — typically under $5,000 — to grassroots groups and advocates tackling environmental justice issues across Pennsylvania,…
On the Ground with Mountain Watershed: What Their Assessment Meetings Are Telling Us
Mountain Watershed Association is taking a closer look at the health of local waterways — and what they’re finding matters for all of us in the Upper Ohio River Basin.
Key Flood Preparedness Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Learn vital lessons from Hurricane Helene to improve flood preparedness and response in the Upper Ohio River Basin. Download the full report today.
Support the Beaver County Food Hub — Sign the Petition Today
Support the Beaver County Food Hub in Ambridge, PA, tackling food insecurity and boosting local economy. Sign the petition today!
Don’t Miss It — From Ripples to Currents Is Coming March 27
Next Friday, the Upper Ohio River Basin water community comes together — and you’re going to want to be in the room. From Ripples to…
Two New NOAA Grant Opportunities Target Harmful Algal Bloom Detection and Control
If your organization works on water quality monitoring, aquatic health, or drinking water protection, this one’s worth your attention. NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean…
DEP Study Shows No Radiation Risk from Leachate in Pennsylvania’s Landfills
Harrisburg, PA – A final report from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shows that there is no significant risk to human health from radium in landfill…
