POWR strives to support your efforts to restore, protect, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s rivers and watersheds.
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What's Happening in 2022
Ohio Basin Access for Canoes and Kayaks Mini Grants
Grants are available for design & engineering, construction/upgrade & rehabilitation of non-motorized public access projects within the Ohio River Basin. Priority will be given to projects that improve recreational access on rivers & streams as well as those that support & advance POWR’s mission, specifically the facilitation, stewardship, & enjoyment of PA’s waterways. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status 501c3, municipalities, counties, & educational institutions. Applicants can request up to $20k & project proposals must include a 1:1 match. Applications due 1/31/23.
POWR is excited to share an upcoming event hosted by four watershed organizations in Columbia County: The first ever Susquehanna Valley will be held at Cara Park in Catawissa on July 30th from 10AM till 4PM. Event includes informational and activity tables, music, food, and more. Visit the Calendar of Events page for more details.
Join POWR and your peers and partners for a Conversation Café: A peer learning opportunity on meeting the challenges of local government engagement on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Register today for this collaborative learning experience that can help you develop a sense of empowerment that will make your next civic engagement effort or project more successful.
Upcoming Events
News & Announcements
3RQ GAPS Assistance Program for nonpoint source remediation projects
3RQ Announces GAPS Generating Awareness for Project Success (GAPS) is a collaboration between the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) and Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) with support from the Colcom Foundation to assist grass-roots organizations within the Allegheny and Monongahela river basins with preparing and applying for successful remediation projects. Utilizing
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Seeking Waterway Stewards
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, with funding from the Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Resources Management, is announcing their new Waterway Steward Program, developed with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The program’s purpose is to engage Pennsylvania water trail users in community science and build long term stewardship
PEC announces 2022 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini-Grant Awards
News for Immediate Release July 13, 2022 PEC announces 2022 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini-Grant Awards Luzerne – The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini-Grants. These grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The Pennsylvania Water Trail Program is administered
