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Innovating for a More Equitable and Sustainable Water Future

Our Mission

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. 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.

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Our Latest News

DCNR Seeks 2025 River of the Year Nominations

October 25, 2024

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is calling on Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite waterway for the 2025 River of the Year. The…

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.6 Billion for Water Infrastructure

October 24, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.6 Billion for Water Infrastructure Through Investing in America Agenda WASHINGTON — Today, October 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3.6…

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Water Center Releases Beyond Drinking Water:

October 23, 2024

Strategies for Communicating and Managing PFAS Contamination The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report, Beyond Drinking Water: Strategies for…

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WPC Seeks Fall Grant Applications for Canoe, Kayak Access Projects

October 23, 2024

Pittsburgh, Pa. – October 15, 2024 – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking grant applications for its Canoe Access Development Fund (CADF), which supports projects…

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SCIENCE, DATA, AND RESEARCH PLAN

October 19, 2024

Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan (October 25): The Joyce Foundation invites you to discuss the recently released Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan…

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Webinar: Removing Barriers to Conservation with Batch-and-Build

October 16, 2024

Date & Time: Oct 21, 2024 01:00 PM ET Conservation practices like saturated buffers and bioreactors have incredible potential to improve water quality, but there…

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Ag Conservation Keystone Training

October 14, 2024

Gain the essential skills to address on-farm resource concerns and implement effective conservation practices with this comprehensive Ag Conservation training course. Designed by the Center for…

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Registration Open for Dive Even Deeper Educators Workshop: Stream Health and AMD

October 11, 2024

Explore Pennsylvania’s streams and their challenges in this outdoor workshop. Learn to assess stream health and discover how wetlands treat abandoned mine drainage. Join us…

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Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper celebrating our progress made towards clean water

October 10, 2024

Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper at Pittsburgh Brewing Company celebrating our progress made towards clean water with conversations on where we still need to go. 18+ Event…

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The Fight for Clean Drinking Water: Understanding the “Watered Down Justice” Report

October 7, 2024

The “Watered Down Justice” report serves as a clarion call for action to rectify the systemic inequities that leave marginalized communities vulnerable to drinking water…

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PFBC SEEKS PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TROUT FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

October 7, 2024

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has prepared a new draft Strategic Plan for Management of Trout Fisheries in Pennsylvania.​  The updated plan for…

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Grant Assistance for EJ Communities in the Appalachians

October 3, 2024

EPA staff is letting folks know that Appalachian communities are not applying for Environmental Justice Thriving Communities grants at the same rate as other regions. …

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THE H2O WATER NETWORK MISSION

The mission of the Headwaters to the Ohio Water Network, H2O is to promote sustainable water management practices and protect the water resources of the Upper Ohio River Basin. The organization brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, academia, and community groups, to collaborate and coordinate on efforts to improve water quality and access in the region. Through its work, the H2O Water Network aims to ensure that all residents of the Upper Ohio River Basin have access to clean and safe water for generations to come.

Join the H2O Water Network and make a difference for our water resources!