Environmental Websites
- 3 Rivers Wet Weather Demonstration Program
The 3 Rivers Wet Weather Demonstration Program is committed to improving the quality of Allegheny County’s water resources by helping communities address the issue of untreated sewage and stormwater overflowing in the region’s waterways. To promote the most cost-effective, long-term, sustainable solutions, the nonprofit organization benchmarks sewer technology, provides financial grants, educates the public and advocates inter-municipal partnerships. - The Black and Gold City Goes Green campaign
The Black and Gold City Goes Green campaign is the action plan of the Pittsburgh Climate Initiative, working across four sectors: municipal operations, higher education, business, and the individuals that make up the Pittsburgh community.
The goal is to raise awareness and engage Pittsburgh’s residents, businesses, government, and institutions of higher learning in taking concrete actions that will reduce global warming pollution and its impact on our local economy and human health. - Clean Water Action
Clean Water Action is an organization of 1.2 million members working to empower people to take action to protect America’s waters, build healthy communities and to make democracy work for all of us through grassroots organizing, expert policy research and political advocacy focused on holding elected officials accountable to the public. - Earth’s 911
Want more information on reducing your impact, reusing what you have, and recycling? Earth911 is your source for learning more about these three R’s. View daily news on related issues, read feature stories, and search the recycling database for recycling locations nearest you. - Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG consists of professionals from all walks of life, including scientists, engineers, lawyers and computer programmers. The purpose of EWG is to inform the public on dangers to health and the environment by evaluating research and performing their own laboratory tests. - Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP)
Group Against Smog and Pollution (GASP) is a non-profit organization that promotes a healthier, sustainable environment. They serve Southwestern Pennsylvania by educating, litigating and supporting policy-making strategies on the environment. - National Environmental Services Center
Need help finding a solution to an environmental problem in your community? NESC might be able to help you find a solution to your problem related to drinking water, wastewater, environmental training, solid waste, infrastructure security, and utility management. Their staff of environmental specialists, engineers, certified operators, technical writers, editors, and trainers understand the latest technologies, regulations, and industry developments. Visit their website for solutions and information. - Natural Resources Defense Council
NRDC is the nation’s most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.3 million members and online activists and over 350 lawyers, scientists, and other professionals. - Penn Future
Penn Future believes in creating a thriving economy, community and environment. Their focus is on the enforcement of environmental laws and to advocate public policy and opinion on the restoration and protection of the environmental and health. - Rachel Carson Homestead Association
Formed in 1975, the Rachel Carson Homestead Association preserves and restores the birthplace and childhood home of Rachel Carson, which is now a National Register historic site. They offer education programs that advance Rachel Carson’s environmental ethic and invite you in to explore the home, garden, and mini nature trail. - RAIN (River Alert Information Network)
RAIN is a regional source water protection (SWP) program dedicated to protecting shared drinking water resources used by community water systems. Their mission is to serve the public by creating an early warning detection system on the major rivers of Southwestern Pennsylvania to address public health issues, watershed protection and environmental accountability. Visit their website to learn more about the program. - Scorecard
Get an in-depth pollution report for your county, covering air, water, chemicals, and more, simply by typing in your zip code. Also learn more facts about pollution and see how you can take action. - SWPAHHW
Southwestern Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste Task Force provides a categorized list of HHW (household hazardous wastes); cleaning products, auto maintenance, home environment and improvement supplies, hobby products, personal care and pharmaceuticals and lawn and garden care. SWPAHHW also provides information on how to properly dispose of HHW and holds collection events. - Southwest Pennsylvania Air Quality Partnership, Inc. The SW PA Air Quality Partnership, Inc. is a public/private coalition of volunteers dedicated to improving air quality in the southwestern Pennsylvania. They work to educate residents about air quality issues and voluntary actions to help reduce air pollutants.
- The Green Guide The Green Guide, the “green living source for today’s conscious consumer,” is your source for information on living green and living well everyday. Small change adds up! Learn small steps towards becoming more environmentally aware, creating practical and positive changes for your health and the environment.
- World Environmental Organization
The World Environmental Organization is devoted to the preservation of the natural diversity of plant and animal species and their habitats through the prevention of environmental degradation and destruction. They implement scientific strategies for decreasing fossil fuel usage, preventing climate change, and preserving plant and animal species and their habitats. Learn more about issues affecting the environment, read the results of research studies, and more.
