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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 the first Conversation Cafe of 2025!
Winter Salting and Local Waterway Impacts: Opportunities to Work for Change
Thursday, January 16, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Please join POWR and volunteers from the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards for an interactive discussion about the impacts of winter salting on local waterways and experiences watershed groups in PA have had monitoring, communicating their results, and advocating for change locally and regionally.
For more information and to register, click HERE
Voting is now open for the 2025 PA River of the Year. Please click here to cast your vote: VOTE
Upcoming Events
News & Announcements
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
Murrysville Area Watershed Association is Hiring!
The Murrysville Area Watershed Association (MAWA) is looking to fill a mid to senior level position, Watershed Association Director of Operations – Program Manager. This environmental professional will oversee implementation and maintenance of current Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation projects, manage and develop watershed stewardship programs, and guide the strategic
Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today invited the public to vote for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. Online voting is open now through January 24, 2025, allowing Pennsylvanians to choose from three nominated waterways: the Delaware River, Youghiogheny River, and
