POWR strives to support your efforts to restore, protect, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s rivers and watersheds.
Learn more about POWR's Programs, Projects, and Tools:
What's Happening in 2025
Statewide Waterway Access Grant Program Still Accepting Proposals
The Statewide Waterways Access Grant (SWAG) Program is still open and accepting applications for waterway access. Funds can be used for projects that include design & engineering, construction/upgrade, & rehabilitation of non-motorized access areas and launches. Learn more and apply HERE.
REGISTER TODAY for POWR’s next Conversation Cafe
A Voice Of and For the Future of Watershed Stewardship, Restoration, and Engagement on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
For more information and to register, click HERE
Register for the Feb 18 Lunch and Learn: Understanding PADEP’s Proposed Water Quality Assessment Methodology Changes
POWR announced the opening of the 2025 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle.
Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania’s waterways. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private trips are not eligible). Applicants can request up to $1,000 per on water day.
Applications and instructions are now available online at: https://pecpa.org/apply
Upcoming Events
News & Announcements
Registration is now OPEN for Abandoned Mine Pools as Beneficial Resources Conference
The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is hosting the 2025 Mine Pools as Beneficial Resources conference on June 4-5, 2025 at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. This event will gather experts from various backgrounds to discuss innovative approaches to mine pool utilization, management, and remediation strategies. Join us in sharing knowledge
POWR Announces 2025 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2025 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle. Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania’s waterways. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private
Master Watershed Steward Program of Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties to host info session Jan. 9
If you would like to learn more about Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program, specifically in Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties, plan to attend one of two information sessions. MWS training classes will begin on Thursday, February 20 and continue once per week until late May. Click HERE for
