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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

10/1 “Seeing the Unseen: Aquatic Invaders & What is at Stake” Movie Screening & Panel Discussion

August 21, 2024

Seeing the Unseen: Aquatic Invaders & What is at Stake Movie Screening & Panel Discussion October 1 4:00-6:00 Location: O’Hara Ballroom (4024 O’Hara St, Pittsburgh,…

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August 21 — Two Free Learning Opportunities: Community Resilience and Drinking Water

August 16, 2024

Sign-up today for free webinars scheduled for Tue. August 21: 6:00 to 7:30 pm —  CREATE Resilience Research and Community Learning Hub Webinar The Pennsylvania…

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Water Policy ideas from the United Kingdom

August 14, 2024

A highlight of the Water Equity Summit at the Hosanna House this spring was the panel presenting the campaign to approve a Customer Advisory Council…

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SRF Advocacy Cohort Opportunity: Apply by 9/9

August 6, 2024

Calling all water justice-oriented community based organizations! Are you looking to understand and influence how and where State Revolving Funds (SRFs) are distributed in your…

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Thriving Earth Exchange Seeking Community Partners for Community Science Projects

August 6, 2024

The Thriving Earth Exchange supports community science by helping communities find resources, project managers, and experts to address their pressing concerns. Together they work to…

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Nutrient Reduction Strategies Webinar

July 31, 2024

Izaak Walton League’s next Clean Water Webinar is Tue. Aug. 6 at 1 pm and addresses “Strategies To Reduce Nutrient Pollution”. Dr. Lindsay Pease, University…

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Using Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water – An underused Source water protection strategy

July 26, 2024

The Source Water Collaborative is hosting a webinar on August 5th at 2:00pm ETabout a new tool – Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to…

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Virtual Private Water Supply Workshop – Aug. 22 at noon

July 25, 2024

The Penn State Extension is providing a virtual safe drinking webinar for all those Pennsylvanians who get their water from a private well or spring.…

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Safe Drinking Water Clinic for Private Water Suppliers – August 20 in Kittaning

July 23, 2024

The Penn State Extension – Armstrong County is hosting a free clinic for anyone who gets their water from a private source, well, cistern, or…

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Current Events and Issues in Water Policy

July 16, 2024

A couple webinars this month will be of interest to those with an interest in safe drinking water for everyone. Spotlight PA has organized a…

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New Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund

July 9, 2024

The Water Network’s fiscal sponsor, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, has a new funding program available, the Ohio River Valley Participatory Fund. The fund is…

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21st Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challenges and Solutions

July 8, 2024

Are you from a primacy agency? Registration is open for the 21st Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challenges and Solutions, to take place…

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THE SWPA WATER NETWORK MISSION

The mission of the SWPA Water Network 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 SWPA 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 SWPA Water Network and make a difference for our water resources!