Women for a Healthy Environment

08/20/2026

Soil screening this weekend. Please join us! 🌱

Get a free soil lead screening this Saturday 8/22 at Cottage Park. 🌱 Join partners Allegheny CleanWays, Women for a Healthy Environment, Neville Green and Neville Township for real-time results, gardening resources and family fun!

Find soil sampling instructions here: https://www.accdpa.org/urban-soils-instructions

08/15/2026

In case you missed it! Our ED had a Letter to the Editor published calling for a statewide ban on the toxic pesticide paraquat. Read more in the comments. 🌾

08/04/2026

Take a listen to this beautiful summary of "We Can Be" from The Heinz Endowments season 6 podcast with President Chris DeCardy. Our executive director, Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis, is included. She said, "We can be inspiring, informed, thought leaders, we can open doors and listen to our youth." At WHE, we believe WE ALL CAN BE advocates and environmental health champions for a better tomorrow for all. Join us!🥰

www.WomenForAHealthyEnvironment.org

07/29/2026

🎉 Our FY25 Annual Report is here!

This special 15th Anniversary Edition celebrates the people, partnerships, and progress that have shaped WHE over the last 15 years. From healthier homes and schools to stronger communities, this impact belongs to all of us. 💚

📖 Read the full report: https://womenforahealthyenvironment.org/annual-report/

07/24/2026

Thank you to the Jefferson Regional Foundation for the opportunity to learn, present, and engage with community! 👏

This year’s theme was “Going the Distance: Progress, Partnerships & Purpose.” Our own Kate Wolfe educated attendees on “Clearing the Air: Community Engaged Education for Healthier Breathing.” 💨

A highlight of the conference was a keynote presentation by the incredibly talented (CMU alum and Mon Valley native) Tamara Tunie. 🎊

Congrats to our colleagues, Global Links and Western PA Diaper Bank, who received the inaugural Unified Voices Award! 🎉

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07/23/2026

Did You Know?

Pittsburgh Water has replaced thousands of lead service lines since launching its Community Lead Response Program in 2016 and remains on track to replace all lead service lines in its service area by 2027.

Lead service line replacement is one of the most effective ways to reduce exposure from drinking water.

Learn more about lead service line replacement and resources available to residents.
🔗pgh2o.com/

07/20/2026

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke for Monday, July 20, 2026, for Western Pennsylvania

07/19/2026

The rain has improved air quality conditions. Still be cautious. We are in the orange zone - see images for details.

07/18/2026

07/17/2026

This is the air quality reading at 7 am this morning. Everyone’s health can be impacted. Limit time again outdoors. 😷