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Exciting Events in 2021
It’s Sojourn Season! Time to find an adventure near you.
It’s official. Sojourn mini-grants have been awarded and organizations across the state are gearing up to host their events. Registration for many has already opened. Check out the Attend a Sojourn page to find the list of grant awardees and to select your next educational and paddling adventure!
Statewide Watershed Conference is Happening: November 7-8, 2021
The statewide watershed conference planning committee is hard at work putting together a great event that will include a keynote address, plenary workshop and educational sessions for in-person and remote audiences. Save-the-date and visit the Attend and Event page often for updates
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.
Upcoming Events
News & Announcements
POWR Announces 2021 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards
POWR announces 2021 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Grants. These grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The Pennsylvania Sojourn Program is administered by POWR in partnership with the Pennsylvania
Shenango River Named PA 2021 River of the Year
Harrisburg, PA – Winding through Northwestern Pennsylvania, connecting Pymatuning and Shenango lakes with the Beaver River via 82 miles of scenic, peaceful river, the Shenango River has been voted the state’s 2021 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote
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