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.”
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Exciting Events in 2021
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.
CONFERENCE
Registration is OPEN for Statewide Watershed Conference: November 7-8, 2021
Registration for the statewide watershed conference opens Aug 31. Purchase your tickets today for this great event which includes a keynote address, plenary workshop and educational sessions for in-person and remote audiences. Visit the Attend an Event page for more information and updates.
Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Bay Program
SEPT 8 WEBINAR
Join the Organization for Watersheds and Rivers as we host staff from Water Rangers for an educational and informative webinar on Wednesday September 8 at 6 PM.
Water Rangers has designed beautifully integrated water testing experiences using tools that are easy-to-use and accessible. Their custom water quality test kits, an open-data platform to manage data, and specially designed resources make it easy for any citizen science/watershed organization-led water quality monitoring volunteers collect data, manage results, understand their local water body, and if needed, take action.
Visit the Attend an Event page and scroll down for more details. Or REGISTER NOW
Upcoming Events
News & Announcements
2022 “River of the Year” Nominations Open
2022 “River of the Year” Nominations Open Public to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Best River…Nominations Accepted from October 19, 2021 through November 15, 2021 Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is
October 19, 2021
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New Funding Announced for the Ohio Basin Access for Canoes and Kayaks Program
Mini-Grant Program Builds on Growing Popularity of Paddling Luzerne – As paddlers take to western Pennsylvania waterways in ever-increasing numbers, a new mini-grant program announced today will provide funding to make rivers and streams in the Ohio River Basin more accessible. The Ohio Basin Access for Canoes and Kayaks Mini-Grant
October 12, 2021
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The Watershed Congress: Sharing information, tools, and practices for watershed protection and restoration- virtually!
Join your colleagues and partners from Southeast PA and across the state to Share information, tools, and practices for watershed protection and restoration. Hosted by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, the Watershed Congress advances the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines
September 10, 2021
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