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Exciting Events in 2021
Join POWR at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, On Tour (virtually) March 18
POWR is excited to host this fun and inspiring evening of films showcasing nature, partnerships, community, and collaboration for all of our partners in PA. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival inspires action, advocacy and a love of nature. Find out more and buy tickets for POWR’s On Tour event here
Statewide Conference for Watersheds
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, POWR has postponed the 2021 Statewide Conference for watershed Organization scheduled to take place in February, 2021. It is tentatively rescheduled for November 7-8, 2021. Save-the-date!
POWR is kicking off 2021 with new and improved benefits for member organizations, including exclusive opportunities to share your organization’s events and successes on this site. Visit the JOIN US page for more details.
News & Announcements
POWR to Host Wild and Scenic Film Festival, On Tour March 18 at 7:00 pm
POWR cannot think of a more fitting way to mark twelve extraordinary months than with an event that celebrates resilience, community, and the capacity of nature to amaze, inspire, and heal. On March 18, 2021 POWR will host The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, On Tour, virtually. POWR invites you
Registration Open for Riparian Forest Buffer Summit
DCNR and Western PA Conservancy will host the annual Riparian Forest Buffer Summit on March 10th and 11th. The conference costs $15 and is limited to the first 300 individuals who sign up. Registration closes February 26th. This is a great conference for both those new to buffers and experienced
POWR Now Accepting 2021 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Applications
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2021 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle. Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania Rivers. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private