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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

3RQ & WV-based Seminars

December 5, 2023

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…

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WV Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium & IMWA Congress | April 22, 2024 · 8am – April 26, 2024 · 2pm EDT

November 22, 2023

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,…

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WPC, BHE GT&S seek proposals for 2024 Watershed Mini Grants

November 15, 2023

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,…

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Support for Small College-Community Stream Projects (3RQ GAPS program)

November 13, 2023

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…

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Cambria-Indiana-Somerset-Westmoreland Counties Water Infrastructure Meeting

November 10, 2023

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…

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The long road to Drinking Road Standards

November 8, 2023

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,…

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11/30 IRISE Stormwater Symposium

November 2, 2023

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…

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Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory & Three Rivers Waterkeeper Release Analysis of Water Quality in Pittsburgh’s Tributaries

November 1, 2023

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…

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2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Stewardship

October 31, 2023

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…

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PA Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda alerts

October 31, 2023

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: …

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Aquatic Invasive Species in PA (online Audubon program)

October 26, 2023

Hi all, Audubon of WPA will be hosting an online AIS program with PA Sea Grant. Please see the description of the program below. Clicking…

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Buffalo Creek Confluence

October 26, 2023

Hi everyone, I wanted to share that Audubon of Western PA will be hosting a one day summit on Thursday December 7th from 9:00am to…

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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!