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 2022
NEW FUNDING
New Funding Opportunity for Ohio Basin Access for Canoes and Kayaks
Beginning November 1 applications to the Stream Access for Canoes and Kayaks Mini-Grant Program will be accepted for projects that create new or improved access points along the region’s rivers and streams. Municipalities and non-profit organizations can apply for up to $20,000.
2022 WORKSHOPS
POWR is excited to announce dates and locations for our regional workshops for community watershed organization leaders and volunteers. Mark your calendars for the workshop in your region so you won’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about geographically relevant water resource restoration, planning, policy, as well as important organizational development strategies for your watershed association. Agendas and registration information will be available and open on a rolling basis. Visit the Attend an Event page for more details.
FILM FESTIVAL
Join POWR for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, On Tour event on April 28. This year’s film festival will be screened at the Watershed Farm, home of the Loyalhanna Watershed Association, 6 Old Lincoln Highway West, Ligonier, PA and virtually to an audience statewide.
BUY TICKETS TODAY for as little as $10!
Lobby (virtual and in-person) opens at 6:30 PM and the Festival begins at 7:00 PM. Please visit the Attend an Event page for more details.
Upcoming Events
News & Announcements
New, Free Training Program: Understanding and Managing Stormwater, hosted by the Chesapeake Stormwater Network
The Chesapeake Stormwater Network is launching a new training program. Our Chesapeake Urban Stormwater Professionals (CUSP) program is aimed at students and young professionals interested in stormwater and watershed management, but would also be a nice fit for folks from environmental advocacy, watershed groups and stewards/master gardeners that want to
June 24, 2022
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WPC Canoe Access Development Fund Now Accepting Applications
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has funding available to support projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to the region’s waterways. The Conservancy provides technical assistance and grants of up to $5,000 through its Canoe Access Development Fund for the construction and enhancement of canoe and kayak access locations. Due
April 1, 2022
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ALLARM is Hiring: Technical Support Manager
Dickinson College’s Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM), located in the fantastic small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania is hiring a Technical Support Manager. The Technical Support Manager is responsible for a number of things: Manage ALLARM’s laboratory (troubleshooting equipment and testing new techniques), run a statewide quality assurance/quality control lab
March 10, 2022
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