Reports
These reports have been compiled from a wide range of sources, including government agencies, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and industry groups. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive list of reports that will be useful for a diverse group of stakeholders, including water resource managers, policymakers, community leaders, educators, and concerned citizens. We will continue to update this page as new reports become available, and we encourage you to explore these reports to learn more about water management and water-related issues in the Upper Ohio River Basin.
Public Reports
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans to Reintroduce Bills Limiting Citizen Rights:
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans to Reintroduce Bills Limiting Citizen Rights: To Appeal DEP Permit Decisions Punish Communities That Take Steps to…
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Appalachian Flood Policy Webinar – Thu. Dec. 12, noon – Register!
We’ve all seen the devastating effects that increased flooding is having on our region. Each year the summer/fall hurricanes…
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EPA Seeking Input and Information regarding control of landfill emissions
Landfills in the Headwaters to the Ohio often take fracking waste that percolates through the soil and comes out in…
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How Do Rivers and Streams Affect Harmful Algal Blooms?
12:00 pm, Tue October 29, 2024 – Researchers modeled complex phosphorus cycling in the Maumee River watershed to help mitigate…
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Water Center Releases Beyond Drinking Water:
Strategies for Communicating and Managing PFAS Contamination The Water Center is pleased to announce the release of a new report,…
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SCIENCE, DATA, AND RESEARCH PLAN
Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan (October 25): The Joyce Foundation invites you to discuss the recently released Environmental Justice…
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10/1 “Seeing the Unseen: Aquatic Invaders & What is at Stake” Movie Screening & Panel Discussion
Seeing the Unseen: Aquatic Invaders & What is at Stake Movie Screening & Panel Discussion October 1 4:00-6:00 Location: O’Hara…
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Estimating the Economic Contributions of Outdoor Recreation in Pennsylvania
Each year, millions participate in outdoor recreation activities in Pennsylvania. These activities affect Pennsylvania’s economy in an important way, creating…
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Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund directs resources to monitor and improve water quality around the Upper Ohio River.
Through an Advisory Board of local environmental and community advocates, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has recommended funding to…
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Draft Total Maximum Daily Load Program Priorities for 2024—2032; Available for Public Comment
NOTICES: PA Bulletin DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Draft Total Maximum Daily Load Program Priorities for 2024—2032; Available for Public Comment[54…
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Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory & Allegheny County Conservation District release results from 2023 Watershed Sampling Day
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and the Allegheny County Conservation District conducted a countywide Watershed Sampling Day on May 6th, 2023.…
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Natural Infrastructure/ Workforce Development Policy Report Release
Then, join Reimagine Appalachia on Tuesday, March 19th at Noon ET for a webinar discussing a new report that will…
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DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5 Million Gallon/Day Water Withdrawal
DEP Approves PennEnergy Resources 1.5 Million Gallon/Day Water Withdrawal For Shale Gas Drilling From Big Sewickley Creek In Beaver County…
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New Report Chronicles Community Concerns, Priorities for Local Waters in Ohio River Basin
Report identifies community-driven restoration priorities to address pollution, clean water concerns in 14-state region. REPORT HERE: CINCINNATI, Ohio (February 13,…
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Draft FY2025 River Budget from American Rivers and its partners
For the past few years American Rivers has provided a River Budget that outlines priorities for federal spending to ensure…
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The long road to Drinking Road Standards
Propublica published an article about the process for establishing Drinking Water Standards at the federal level and among several states:…
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Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory & Three Rivers Waterkeeper Release Analysis of Water Quality in Pittsburgh’s Tributaries
In 2021 the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and 3 Rivers Waterkeeper received funding from the University of Pittsburgh’s Year of Engagement…
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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…
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