Our Mission
The Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network connects diverse water stakeholders to develop and pursue a shared vision and attract increased resources for safe and clean water.
Welcome to the Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network (H2O), a coalition of organizations working to improve water quality and access in the Upper Ohio River Basin. We 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.
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Our Latest News
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…
Clean Water is popular! – Water Hub Workshop to offer ideas to talk about it with more people.
The Water Hub released its 2023 National Voter Poll that reveals clean, safe, healthy water is a high priority among voters. On Thursday, October 26…
Call For Proposals | Community Empowerment Strategies to improve resilience to extreme weather events in urban settings
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) recently launched the third edition of the EJ4Climate grant program that addresses the theme “Community empowerment strategies to improve…
New Monthly SWPAWN E-Newsletter
A monthly SW PA Water Network e-newsletter has been launched. If you did not receive it via email this week, take a look. Also, if…
Jamil Bey receives the Geological Society of America President’s Medal
Join me in congratulating Dr. Jamil Bey of the UrbanKind Institute for this significant recognition of his decades of work towards a more equitable and…
Launching the Drinking Water Standards Working Group | Thu. Oct. 19
The Harry Enstrom Chapter of the Izaak Walton League requested the Water Network join them in researching the current drinking water standards, recommending changes to…
SWPA Environmental Literacy Coalition | Monday, October 16, 2023
Sharing this invitation from Intermediate Unit 1 that may be of most interest to Network members that participated in the past Education discussions or Work…
Celebrating Clean Water | Oct 21st
Hello! I’d like to invite you to our annual fundraiser Celebrating Clean Water on October 21st! We have a fantastic, zero food waste menu from…
Available on PA Clean Water Academy
The Division of Wetlands, Encroachments, and Training (DWET) in the Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands developed the Introduction to Guiding Principles of Aquatic Ecosystem…
PA DEP Interim Final EJ Policy Pittsburgh Hearing – Oct. 18
In September DEP released its Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy and an improved mapping tool, the PennEnviroScreen, to enhance its previous EJ Public Participation Policy. …
Non-Profit Clinic – Pro Bono Consulting Available
Dear Colleagues, You are invited to submit project proposals for this year’s Nonprofit Clinic. Each spring (January through April), the Graduate School of Public and…