POWR strives to support your efforts to restore, protect, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s rivers and watersheds.
William Penn’s definition of a friend aptly describes Pennsylvania’s community of watershed organizations as they are clearly true friends to local rivers, friends “who advise justly, assist readily, adventure boldly, take all patiently, defend courageously, and continue a friend unchangeably.”
Learn more about POWR's Programs, Projects, and Tools:
What's Happening in 2025
INSURNACE WEBINARS
TRAINING
2025 PA SOJOURN MINI GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
INSURNACE WEBINARS
American Canoe Insurance
In order to help you learn more about your options for working directly with the American Canoe Association for your insurance needs, POWR is hosting an informational webinar with staff of ACA including the Insurance Coordinator and the Membership Coordinator.
Please join us on Wednesday, February 26 at 12 noon via zoom.
To receive the zoom link, please contact avitkoski@pecpa.org
General Liability Insurance:
POWR is hosting an informational webinar: Managing Risk- General Liability Insurance and more, which will be presented by representatives from Simpson McCrady, our Insurance provider and their broker.
Please join us on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 12 noon via zoom.
To receive the zoom link, please contact avitkoski@pecpa.org
Both webinars will be recorded and posted here on the website.
TRAINING
REGISTER TODAY for Illustrating Tiny Worlds with Artist Rosalie Haizlett on March 26
A conversation with the artist to learn more about her journey from Alabama to Newfoundland observing, painting, and celebrating Appalachian biodiversity!
Recordings are available for two recent webinars hosted by POWR:
A Voice Of and For the Future of Watershed Stewardship, Restoration, and Engagement
AND
Understanding PADEP’s Proposed Water Quality Assessment Methodology Changes
Email Tali MacArthur at tmcarthur@pecpa.org to request a link.
2025 PA SOJOURN MINI GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
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
Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 13, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Wesley Robinson, werobinson@pa.gov, 717-877-6315Harrisburg, PA The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year after securing the most votes in a public competition, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) announced today. “The Delaware River is
February 13, 2025
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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
February 5, 2025
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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
January 31, 2025
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