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 southwestern Pennsylvania. 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
Stormwater Now Has Its Own Day
The National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA) has officially established Nov 16 as National Stormwater Day in recognition of the day the MS4 program was established (Nov 16, 1990). To honor this occasion, NMSA is hosting a free webinar on Nov 16 and has launched a website dedicated to National Stormwater Day – https://stormwater.day/. This website…
New Report and Discussion about the risks of ‘forever chemicals’ and waste disposal from oil & gas wells in Pennsylvania – Thu. 10/26, 630 pm
PSR Physicians for Social Responsibility is putting out a new report titled “Fracking with ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pennsylvania.” The report outlines the risks associated with PFAS pollution from Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells, including from the disposal of millions of tons of liquid and solid waste associated with the wells. This Thursday (10/26 @6:30 ET)…
Community Interest Water Job Opportunities
Please share these job opportunities within your networks: Allegheny Cleanways is searching for a Water-based Program Coordinator for its action-oriented Rivers/Streams clean-up program in Allegheny County. Farther afield, the New York State Water Resources Institute at Cornell University is searching for a Water Equity Specialist. The scope of work includes the Seneca Nation and the…
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 voters. On Thursday, October 26 at 4pm ET, the Hub is hosting a roundtable discussion to share insights from the voter poll and offer recommendations for talking about drought and flood preparedness, safe water and…
PA Health and Environment Study Report and Panel
The Water Hub released its 2023 National Voter Poll that reveals clean, safe, healthy water is a high priority among voters. On Thursday, October 26 at 4pm ET, the Hub is hosting a roundtable discussion to share insights from the voter poll and offer recommendations for talking about drought and flood preparedness, safe water and…
2023 National Voter Poll
The Water Hub released its 2023 National Voter Poll that reveals clean, safe, healthy water is a high priority among voters. On Thursday, October 26 at 4pm ET, the Hub is hosting a roundtable discussion to share insights from the voter poll and offer recommendations for talking about drought and flood preparedness, safe water and…