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Provost Academy »
We had a great week dipping our toes into regional water with the University of Pittsburgh Provost Academy! First year students learned about Pittsburgh water through hands-on water activities, including watershed walks, stand up paddleboarding, a scavenger hunt along the north shore, and much more! Thank you to our partners at The Watersmith Guild, SurfSUP Adventures, Indiana County Conservation District, and Student Office of Sustainability for providing engaging activities and content! We had a blast!
Photography by Tom Altany
New Research on Algal Blooms in the Allegheny Reservoir »
Dr. Eli Hall, a newly minted PhD & Collaboratory alumnus, published research on algal blooms in the Allegheny Reservoir in Frontiers in Ecology & Evolution. This paper closes a gap in our understanding of problematic algal blooms by using satellite imagery and monitoring data to track bloom occurrences over the past 40 years. Understanding the past helps us predict and mitigate future impacts, particularly in environmental justice communities.
2026 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit »
The Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit will be in Columbus, Ohio, October 14-16! Whether through the programming, presentations, or student posters, there are plenty of opportunities to engage with water professionals! Student poster & exhibitor RFPs are accepted through September 30st, and early bird registration ends October 1st.
Nepal Relief Efforts »
The recent flooding in Nepal has caused severe damage, affecting many families and communities. For anyone who would like to support the ongoing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts, the Government of Nepal has made international donations possible through the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.
International donations can be made by card through:
https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/
Upcoming Events
Water in a Changing World
Join us for the Fall 2026 Water in a Changing World! This forum features topical presentations, project updates, and discussions for learning about water in a rapidly changing world. Each meeting, we highlight current water-related projects in industry, academia, and government. All are welcome!
State of the Stream Hike with UpstreamPgh
Join UpstreamPgh & the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory for a hike along Nine Mile Run on September 19th from 10:00-12:30. While hiking, we'll hear from graduate student researchers, learn about the history of the stream, and discuss ongoing restoration efforts beneath the Commercial Street bridge.
Partner Events & Opportunities
Wild Connections: One Health, Planetary Health, and Sustainability
Join the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, the Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences, and the School of Public Health for a keynote conversation with author Andrew Moore and a panel discussion exploring the connections between One Health, Planetary Health, and Sustainability. Networking and refreshments to follow.
Drink Your Watershed Fundraiser
Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper on October 16th at Pittsburgh Brewing Company for their 5th Annual Fundraiser for clean water! Celebrate with food, drinks, and good company!
Follow the Flow Workshop Series
Join the Mon Water Project, Oakland Planning & Development Corporation, Greenfield Community Association, Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, and Hazelwood Initiative, in a workshop tour of 4 Mile Run from 9/16 to 10/7. Join for all 4 sessions that cover topics that span the urban watershed!
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