Reviving Streams, Renewing Communities

Watersheds of South Pittsburgh is dedicated to revitalizing urban streams and promoting climate resilience through collaborative efforts, education, and advocacy.

Our mission is to transform neglected waterways into thriving ecosystems and valuable community assets, enhancing environmental sustainability and community well-being. We engage and inspire our communities to actively participate in creating sustainable solutions that ensure the health and vitality of our neighborhoods and foster economic renewal.

Our Projects

  • Saw Mill Run experiencing high flood waters after a storm.

    The Saw Mill Run Economic Flooding Study

    Funded by the Hillman Foundation, the Economic Flooding Study developed a rationale for change along Saw Mill Run, particularly as it relates to floodplain management land use practices, and the importance of reversing over 100 years of disinvestment by creating a healthy and economically vibrant stream corridor.

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  • Creating a Healthy, Vibrant and Resilient Corridor: The Saw Mill Run Valley Master Site Development Plan

    The Saw Mill Run Valley Master Site Development Plan

    Learn about our transformative vision for the Route 51 Corridor. It aims to provide a series of recommendations in pursuit of a more holistic and environmentally informed approach to managing Saw Mill Run Boulevard.

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  • The Saw Mill Run Integrated Watershed Watershed Management Plan

    This ambitious project involved over 3 years of collaborative work between the 11 municipalities in the watershed, PWSA, ALCOSAN and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

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  • A view of Point State Park Pittsburgh from the Mt. Washington.

    The Three Rivers Urban Watersheds Council

    Watersheds of South Pittsburgh, along with 5 regional water resource NGOs — Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Upstream Pittsburgh, The MonWater Project, The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and the Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory — have engaged in early strategic conversations focused on developing transformative change around water quality and water quantity in our region.

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This year, Giving Tuesday is on December 3rd! We have a goal of raising $2,500 to help support water quality monitoring in the headwaters of Streets Run Watershed next year. Your donation will go towards protecting and improving our watersheds.

Support Our Streams

Your donation drives our efforts to improve water quality and manage flooding, protecting our community's future. Help us enhance our streams and reduce flood risks with your contribution. Join us in making a difference—every donation counts!

Upcoming Events

Check out our Events Calendar to find out what Watersheds of South Pittsburgh is doing in your community!

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WoSPgh Friendraiser at The Roundhouse next week!
We're having a Friendraiser at The Roundhouse! November 14th at 4:30PM, head over to The Roundhouse to reflect on the past year while looking to the future. Bring a friend (or two) to enjoy a signature fall cocktail or wine, finger foods and dips.
Pop-Up Pick-Up on Saw Mill Run Blvd! Pop-Up to Pick-Up at Miller's Crossing Fleatique this Saturday, 9:30AM.
Everyone did an amazing job cleaning up along Saw Mill Run Boulevard today! With a great group of volunteers we were able to remove a massive collection of litter from the roadside while it was closed to traffic. 🌱 🚮
Clean-Up Saw Mill Run Blvd this Saturday, 9AM! Take advantage of the Saw Mill Run Boulevard closure with Neighbors on the Mount and join us this Saturday, August 10 at 9AM to clean litter from our watershed! We will be meeting near the intersection