Innovating for a More Equitable and Sustainable Water Future
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
Upcoming Reimagine Appalachia web event about resources for Nature-based Creative Placemaking – July 10
An upcoming webinar from Reimagine Appalachia will continue the discussion that Julie Fitzpatrick of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center started for us with a presentation about…
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Call for proposals now open for the Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit!
The Ohio River Basin Alliance is hosting the ORBA Summit at the University of Pittsburgh from October 30, 2024-November 1, 2024. The theme for this…
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Firefly Hike
Please join us to learn about fireflies and the health of our streams! Boyce Park in Allegheny County sits in 3 watersheds–including ours! Join us…
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ALLEGHENY LAND TRUST IS LOOKING FOR A VP OF LAND CONSERVATION.
We have a new opening at Allegheny Land Trust for the VP of Land Conservation. Please spread far and wide! The posting is linked here. …
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ACT NOW: Urge Lawmakers to Invest in Protecting & Restoring PA’s Rivers & Lakes
Calling all water advocates! Contact your lawmakers about clean water funding in the 2024-25 PA budget! Right now, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly are…
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Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for our 2024 Summer Kickoff!
I am extending an invitation to each of you for Three Rivers Waterkeeper’s 2024 Summer Kickoff. Join us at the Allegheny RiverTrail Park for a…
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The Ohio River Basin Alliance 2024 Annual Summit is coming to Pittsburgh this fall!
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit will be held at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA! Save…
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Revival in Confluence: A Beacon of Place-Based Tourism
Nestled at the confluence of the Casselman River, Laurel Hill Creek, and the Youghiogheny River, the quaint town of Confluence has emerged as a vibrant…
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Request for comments: EPA Proposed Rulemaking on Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule
Citation: 89 FR 46998 SUMMARY : The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the agency) is proposing a regulatory framework for states and public water…
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New Help Center and Online Resource Directory for Private Well Owners
The Private Well Class program, a collaboration between the Rural Community Assistance Partnership and the Illinois State Water Survey, with funding from the U.S. Environmental…
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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 jobs and wages, generating tax…
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Dive into Work Group Sessions at Confluence 2024
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the heart of Confluence 2024 with our engaging work group sessions! Designed to foster collaboration,…
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