Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory

Introducing our new interns, Kathryn Barto and Madelena Lapinski! We are so excited to have them on board. Join us in welcoming them to the Pittsburgh water community!

What an incredible year for the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory! Learn about our research, education, and outreach highlights as well as more about the people and organizations that made it all possible. Check out our 2024-2025 Annual Report at bit.ly/CollaboratoryAnnualReport

We are hosting 2 paid internships focused on GIS and Landslide Susceptibility Modelling and Streamflow from Precipitation using Machine Learning. Both projects are responsive to local need and will help inform larger research efforts in hazard mitigation. Apply today bit.ly/PWCOpportunities

We are just 2 weeks away! Don't miss out on the 2025 IRISE Stormwater Symposium on December 4th. This symposium will focus on stormwater management, maintenance, transportation infrastructure, and all relevant stormwater topics. Register today at bit.ly/2025IRISESto...

Join us for the 2025 IRISE Stormwater Symposium on December 4th. This symposium will focus on stormwater management, maintenance, transportation infrastructure, and all relevant stormwater topics. Register today at bit.ly/2025IRISESto...

Join us on October 28 from 12:00-1:00 for the third webinar of the 3-Part Stormwater Management Strategies Series. This webinar will focus on complementary funding sources and matching funds for stormwater management projects. Register today at bit.ly/IRISEFundingWebinar

Join us on October 28 from 12:00-1:00 for the third webinar of the 3-Part Stormwater Management Strategies Series. This webinar will focus on complementary funding sources and matching funds for stormwater management projects. Register today at bit.ly/IRISEFundingWebinar

New study by Pitt and Duquesne evaluates community impact of fracking incident Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University have recently released a publication detailing residential well water contamination in New Freeport, Pennsylvania, after a frac-out…

New article from Pitt News highlights the Frac Out publication and the Collaboratory's work. Read it today pittnews.com/article/1975...

The muddy Monongahela River is working its way back to health, but still bears a heavy burden from the past The Monongahela River began to recover in the early '70s, but still bears the marks of coal mining and other heavy industries.

Industry has heavily affected the Monongahela River over the years, but how has water quality improved? Learn more from Vice Chair of the Collaboratory, Dr. Daniel Bain, from this new Allegheny Front article. www.alleghenyfront.org/monongahela-...

In the Ohio River Basin, train derailments are a threat to our drinking water and economy. Learn more about the impacts of train derailments on streams and communities through new research from Collaboratory undergraduate alumni, Geetika Godavarthy bit.ly/ORBTrainDerailments

Newly published paper from researchers at Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh has established a connection between contamination of residential well water in New Freeport, PA and a “frac out” event in June 2022. Read the publication today bit.ly/FracOutPublication

Join us on 9/18 from 12:00-1:15 for the second webinar of the 3-Part Stormwater Management Strategies Series. This webinar will focus on the integration of maintenance needs into planning and development of strategies to enhance existing infrastructure. Register today at bit.ly/IRISEDesignW...

Join us for the second webinar of the Stormwater Management Strategies Series focused on design and maintenance. We will highlight the integration of maintenance needs into planning and development of strategies to enhance existing infrastructure. Register today at bit.ly/IRISEDesignWebinar

Don't miss out on the first webinar of the 3-Part Stormwater Management Strategies Series. This webinar will focus on planning and the opportunities and challenges in incorporating stormwater management into cross-jurisdictional projects. Register today at bit.ly/IRISEPlanningWebinar

We had a great week dipping our toes into regional water with Pitt's Provost Academy! First year students learned about Pittsburgh water through hands-on water activities, including watershed walks, drinking water plant tour, stand up paddleboarding, and much more! We had a blast!

Join us for the first webinar of the 3-Part Stormwater Management Strategies Series. This webinar will focus on planning and the opportunities and challenges in incorporating stormwater management into cross-jurisdictional projects. Register today at bit.ly/IRISEPlanningWebinar

Pitt students published their research with the US Army Corps of Engineers The cohort, led by Professor Emily Elliott, monitored the downriver impacts from an artificial spring flood along the Allegheny River.

In Spring 2023, Dr. Emily Elliott and her students collaborated with U.S. Army Corps to monitor the downriver impacts from an artificial spring flood in the Allegheny River. Results are now published. Read more about how the flow experiment impacted the rivers www.pittwire.pitt.edu/accolades-ho...

🌿 We’re excited to join Allegheny County for Eco Night 2025! Come out July 13, 5:30–7:30 PM at Hartwood Acres for hands-on activities, eco demos, food trucks & a free concert by Mo Lowda and the Humble. Let’s build a greener future together! ♻️

Allegheny County’s Eco Night 2025 is July 13, 5:30–7:30 PM at Hartwood Acres! 🌱
Come for hands-on eco activities, stay for the free concert by Mo Lowda and the Humble.
Let’s protect our environment—together! ♻️

📸 PHOTO CONTEST ENDS SOON! 📸
The Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, and the Thomas More University Biology Field Station are hosting the inaugural “Biodiversity in the Basin” photo contest! Photo entries are due July 1, 2025. Learn more tmuky.us/photocontest

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The Ohio River Basin Alliance and the National Wildlife Federation have drafted a report to guide the restoration and protection of the Ohio River. Join us at the Pennsylvania state coordination meeting to discuss on June 25th. Details for the event at: bit.ly/3ZB6Z7a?r=qr

The Ohio River Basin Alliance and the National Wildlife Federation have drafted a report to guide the restoration and protection of the Ohio River. Join us at the Pennsylvania state coordination meeting to discuss on June 25th. Details for the event at: bit.ly/3ZB6Z7a?r=qr

📸 REMINDER, PHOTO CONTEST! 📸
The Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory, and the Thomas More University Biology Field Station are hosting the inaugural “Biodiversity in the Basin” photo contest! Photo entries are due July 1, 2025. Learn more tmuky.us/photocontest

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Join us in welcoming Tetiana Cantlay to our team! Tetiana is the Collaboratory's new Lab Manager. In this position, she will conduct laboratory analyses specific to community-engaged research. Excited to have you on board!

Introducing our new interns, Alex Massip and Chris Hughes! We are so excited to have them on board. Join us in welcoming them to the Pittsburgh water community!

Calling all Pitt employees! 🚨 Ready to declutter your office? Sign up to drop off unwanted office and medical supplies at University of Pittsburgh Clean and Swap May 21 and 22! Register today at pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Congratulations to our intern, Geetika Godavarthy, for being awarded a 2025 Student Sustainability Champion Award! This award recognizes graduating students for dedicating considerable time and talents to advance Sustainability efforts across campus, in the community, and beyond. Congratulations!

Join the Allegheny Observatory at Riverview Park on 4/26 from 2-5:30 for Arbor Day! 🌿The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory & many local partners will provide educational activities for all. Join us! 🌱💧http://bit.ly/CelebrateMoonTreeOutdoor

The Frick Fine Arts Building is located at 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

Our Blue World Movie Screening Join us for a free screening of Our Blue World. Our relationship with water is a global story. By taking a deep dive into the lives of eight dynamic and visionary people around the world, this…

Online registration is required, and you can register at bit.ly/OurBlueWorld...!

OCC credit will be offered for students in attendance.