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3RQ & WV-based Seminars
The West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) has announced 2 different webinar series coming December through February. One will focus specifically on the Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) program and its members’ projects, while the other will dive into WVWRI projects in West Virginia. Both are open to the public and provide great learning and networking…
Read MoreWV Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium & IMWA Congress | April 22, 2024 · 8am – April 26, 2024 · 2pm EDT
Meet other mine water colleagues at this joint conference co-hosted by West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force and IMWA. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wv-mine-drainage-task-force-symposium-imwa-congress-registration-728781213227?aff=erellivmlt Date and time April 22, 2024 · 8am – April 26, 2024 · 2pm EDT Location Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place Two Waterfront Place Morgantown, WV 26501 Almost Heaven, West Virginia Get ready to embark…
Read MoreWPC, BHE GT&S seek proposals for 2024 Watershed Mini Grants
11/15/23 https://www.leadertimes.com/news/wpc-bhe-gt-s-seek-proposals-for-2024-watershed-mini-grants/article_76070966-7f5d-11ee-91dd-6fde9259d059.html The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S, a Berkshire Hathaway energy company, are now accepting proposals for the 2024 Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to watershed groups and organizations across the region. For 2024, the program will offer funding to watershed groups and organizations in Indiana, Armstrong, Cambria, Clearfield, Jefferson,…
Read MoreSupport for Small College-Community Stream Projects (3RQ GAPS program)
Applications are now open for 3RQ’s 2024 GAPS assistance program. This year’s round of funding will assist small colleges and universities. The aim of GAPS is to collect the baseline data and information needed to secure funding for the engineering and construction of future stream remediation projects. Applicants must be collaborative and motivated to complete…
Read MoreCambria-Indiana-Somerset-Westmoreland Counties Water Infrastructure Meeting
The second regional discussion on water infrastructure funding will be on November 29th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The objective is to connect with resource providers and tools to bring more funding for drinking and waste water plant improvements, stormwater, recreational assets, and related development to our region. This meeting is for those involved…
Read MoreThe 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: https://www.propublica.org/article/epa-safe-drinking-water-act-contaminants-regulation At its October meeting, the SWPAWN Drinking Water Standards Working Group identified the Pennsylvania process for establishing, monitoring and enforcing standards as a priority issue for additional learning and action. The notes from the…
Read More11/30 IRISE Stormwater Symposium
Registration is now open for the IRISE Stormwater Symposium! Join us on Thursday November 30th from 9:00-3:00 at the University of Pittsburgh. This symposium will focus on stormwater management, maintenance, transportation infrastructure, and all relevant stormwater topics. Students and professionals engaged in water and transportation are welcomed! Registration closes on November 20th. Register today at…
Read MorePittsburgh 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 Program to collect 100 samples from the tributaries that feed the Ohio, Monongahela, and Allegheny Rivers. Together they sampled 25 locations over four quarters from August 2021 to May 2022. The results show elevated levels…
Read More2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Stewardship
Fractracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network invite us to attend the upcoming 2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Stewardship—an annual awards program hosted to honor grassroots environmental activists from across the United States for their efforts to protect communities and preserve the environment.This year’s event will be held both online and in person at…
Read MorePA Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda alerts
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?Chamber=S&SPick=20230&cosponId=41677 Senate of Pennsylvania Session of 2023 – 2024 Regular Session MEMORANDUM Posted: | October 30, 2023 03:51 PM From: | Senator Greg Rothman To: | All Senate members Subject: | Reducing Burdensome Requirements to Meet Federal MS4 Regulations | | I intend to introduce legislation that will help municipalities and businesses comply with…
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