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
Apply Now: BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grants Available
Apply for the BHE GT&S Watershed Mini Grant Program! Funding available for water quality projects in Western PA. Deadline: March.
Free Event in Homewood Connects Residents with Resources on Basement Flooding and Indoor Air Quality
If you’ve ever walked downstairs after a heavy rain and found your shoes getting wet, you already know the problem. Basement flooding and moisture aren’t…
The Hidden Resource Beneath Your Feet: Groundwater Awareness Week March 8–14
Chances are, the water you drank this morning came from underground. Not a river. Not a reservoir. But from deep beneath your feet — from…
Could REI Help Fund Your Outdoor Water Access Work?
If your organization is working at the intersection of water, community health, and outdoor access, there’s a funding opportunity worth knowing about: the REI Cooperative…
FPW Opens Spring 2026 Grant Round in New Grants Portal
The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) is now accepting letters of intent (LOI) for its Spring 2026 grant cycle. FPW supports community-led efforts to protect…
Your Ripple Is How a Current Begins — Join Us March 27 at Camp Christian
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Across our region — Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia — people are dealing with the same stubborn…
Join the Cancer & Environment Network (CENSWPA) for their upcoming All Members Meeting!
Join the Cancer & Environment Network (CENSWPA) for their upcoming All Members Meeting! · Date and Time: February 24th, from 9:00 am…
EPA CyanoSymposium 2026: Understanding Cyanotoxins and Protecting Human & Animal Health
If you work in water quality, public health, or environmental protection, this is one event you’ll want on your calendar. EPA CyanoSymposium 2026 will take…
Join Waterhub for our edutainment webinar
Social media is where people go to connect, laugh, and scroll. But for many organizations, what we post doesn’t always reflect how people actually use…
Free PENNVEST Workshop in Beaver County: Water Infrastructure Funding Made Simple
If you’ve ever wondered how your community can actually pay for water infrastructure improvements, this is the session you don’t want to miss. On Thursday,…
New Bipartisan Efforts to Enhance Ohio River Water Quality
Senators proposed the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to enhance water quality, community resilience, and habitat restoration across the basin.
