The Allegheny County-based 3 Rivers Watch is a network of volunteers supported by the Three Rivers Waterkeeper who are active river users or river watchers, from individuals to groups, who have a vested interest in clean water.

You can monitor the water while you are boating, kayaking, swimming, or even walking along the river.

If you are passionate about creating drinkable, fishable, and swimmable waters, then you might be a great fit for our 3 Rivers Watch Program.

Training Dates

3 Rivers Watch Pollution Patrol training starts May 6 in Pittsburgh.  Click Here for  training dates and locations.

Other Educational/Volunteer Opportunities

The Three Rivers Waterkeeper is also offering these educational and volunteer activities during May and June--

-- May 8: Handmade Nurdle Net Workshop at the Beaver Area Memorial Library on Monday, May 8th from 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Join us for information about our water and plastic monitoring around the Shell plant, resources & materials to make your own handmade nurdle net, and meet members from Eyes on Shell.

-- May 9: Community Listening Session - Virtual Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh are conducting a listening tour of the Pittsburgh region to learn more about issues with water quality among communities. The listening tour hopes to encourage community members to share their experience with the water and allow our organizations to learn how we can best support and advocate for clean and healthy waterways. 

-- May 21: Summer Kickoff with Three Rivers Waterkeeper. Join us at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (formally known as Aspinwall Riverfront Park) at 3 River's Outdoor Company's outpost for a kickoff to the summer season! We will have food, drinks, live music, free kayaking, and games on the lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, yard games, and family and friends and join us for a fun time while also supporting our efforts to protect our local rivers. Get your tickets now!

-- June 10: Cleanup at Seldom Seen Greenway. Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh for a cleanup of Saw Mill Run. This cleanup is 18+ and supplies will be provided.

-- June 24:  Cleanup at Redstone Creek. Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Mountain Watershed Association's Youghiogheny Riverkeeper, and our friends at the Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center for a cleanup at Redstone Creek on June 24th!

Visit the Three Rivers Waterkeeper website for more information about programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates.

Related Articles This Week:

-- Attorney General Henry Charges 2 With Criminal Risking Catastrophe Charges Related To Work On Natural Gas Pipeline In Lawrence County; Pipelines Have Worst Environmental Compliance Record In PA [PaEN]

-- Center For Coalfield Justice: Nearly 11 Months Since An EQT Shale Gas Well Frac-Out Left Residents Near New Freeport, Greene County Without Clean Water; DEP’s Investigation Not Complete  [PaEN]

-- Earthworks Submits Video Evidence To DEP Of More Air Pollution Violations By Gas Flares At Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County  [PaEN]

-- Pittsburgh Business Times: Shell CEO Said Beaver County Petrochemical Plant Startup ‘Niggles’ Will Last Through 2023

-- Three Rivers Waterkeeper Seeking Volunteers For 3 Rivers Watch, Training Starts May 6 For Pollution Patrols; Other Upcoming Events  [PaEN]

-- Environmental Groups Circulate Petition Asking Dept. of Health, University Of Pittsburgh For Update On Studies Of Health Impacts Of Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities  [PaEN]

-- DEP Environmental Justice: State Dept. of Health, CDC Launch Environmental Public Health Tracking Program  [PaEN]

-- Physicians For Social Responsibility PA Host May 10 Webinar: Imagine A More Natural PA - How We Use Methane Gas, What It's Doing To Us   [PaEN] 

-- EDF: Federal Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Proposes Vital Standards to Enhance Safety, Cut Methane From Nation’s Pipeline Network  [PaEN]

-- Senate Hearing: Wholesale Electricity Prices Too Low To Support Coal, Natural Gas Power Plants In Market; Natural Gas Reliability Issues Will Continue  [PaEN]

[Posted: May 3, 2023]

5/8/2023