Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory

We are moving to @Bluesky! Follow us to stay updated on research, partnerships, events, and opportunities! bsky.app/profile/waterp…

.@PittMCSI's PAID Summer Sustainability Research Opportunities for @PittTweet students are open! Over 50 projects to apply for; students from all majors needed! Applications due February 17. sustainabilityinstitute.pitt.edu/research/stude…

We are hiring a Research Assistant Professor AND a lab manager. These appointments will work on addressing water research challenges responsive to 21st-century societal needs. Applications should be received by January 31, 2025. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/PWCOpportuniti…

Happy new year from the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory team! Looking forward to another year of working with passionate water stakeholders!

We are hiring a Research Assistant Professor AND a lab manager. These appointments will work on addressing water research challenges responsive to 21st-century societal needs. Applications are due by January 31, 2025. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/PWCOpportuniti…

Happy holidays to all! Our office will be closed from December 21st through January 1st. Wishing you a safe and restful holiday season.

We're hiring! We invite applications for a new Research Assistant Professor position. This appointment will work closely with the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory on addressing water research challenges responsive to 21st-century societal needs. Learn more: bit.ly/PWCOpportuniti…

Curious about current restoration efforts at Panther Hollow Lake and how Panther Hollow affects Environmental Justice communities? Check out the recording of the Panther Hollow: What it Was and What It Can Be Webinar Recording! bit.ly/PantherHollowW…

Check out this article from the Allegheny Front on the removal of the Woodland Dam featuring Lisa Hillingsworth-Segedy and Eric Chapman who took attendees at the ORBA summit on a tour of the dam site! Check it out here buff.ly/4fB4PdO

Check out this fascinating article about Churchill Valley Greenway from 90.5 WESA! You can check it out here buff.ly/3AHPGbw

Don’t miss out! Early bird registration for the ORBA Summit has been extended to Friday, 10/4! Join us for the 3 day event that will feature engaging speakers, unique field trips, and ample opportunities to network with water professionals. Register today buff.ly/4bG6wok

Join us tomorrow 10/1 from 4-6 for a free screening of the @WaterLandLife film, “Seeing the Unseen: Aquatic Invaders and What’s at Stake”. Following the film, an expert panel will discuss the impacts of aquatic invasive species in our region. Register at bit.ly/SeeingTheUnsee…

Happy Watershed Wednesday! Today, we are spotlighting undergraduate researcher, Sophie Meyer, a Senior in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science working with Dr. Dan Bain! Amazing work, Sophie.

Join @3rwaterkeeper for their annual fundraiser on November 2nd at Pittsburgh Brewing Company! Great networking opportunity to support our rivers. Get your tickets today at buff.ly/3MThrA4

Happy World Water Monitoring Day! Today we are thankful for the efforts of Pitt researchers and our friends at @3rwaterkeeper, @USGS, @pennsylvaniaDEP, @orsancochannel and watershed groups across the region. Learn more about our work at water.pitt.edu.

You can register today at bit.ly/RSVPDarcy. Hope to see you there!

🌴💧 Reminder!🌴💧Join us on September 18th from 5-6pm in the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium alongside Pennsylvania Western University! Join Dr. Matt Becker for this year’s Henry Darcy Lecture on “How Groundwater Impacts the people and Ecosystems of the South Pacific Islands”!

Happy Watershed Wednesday! Today, we are spotlighting undergraduate researcher, Mare McGrorey, a Junior in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science working with Dr. Emily Elliot! Fantastic work, Mare.

Registration is open for the 2024 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit! Join us for the 3 day event that will feature engaging speakers, unique field trips, and ample opportunities to network with water professionals across the Ohio River Basin. Learn more at bit.ly/2024ORBASummit

OCC credit will be offered for students in attendance!

What do cattails, goldfish, and phragmites all have in common?🧐They are all invasive aquatic species in the Great Lakes region and surrounding areas, threatening the health of native species and economic stability of local community.