POWR strives to support your efforts to restore, protect, and celebrate Pennsylvania’s rivers and watersheds.
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What's Happening in 2023
Several Grants Programs Available for Access Funding
Several grant programs are open now and accepting applications for waterway access. Depending on the source of funds and organization to which you are applying, funds can be used for projects that include design & engineering, construction/upgrade, & rehabilitation of non-motorized and motorized public access, and events, outreach, education, and way-finding resources across Pennsylvania. These grant programs include the Statewide Waterways Access Grant (SWAG) and the PA Water Trail Mini-grant programs, both of which can be applied for HERE and the PFBC Boating Facility Grant Program
The North Branch of the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the state’s 2023 River of the Year. Check back soon for more updates on this year’s planned River of the Year activities and events.
REGISTER TODAY and join your watershed colleagues and friends at the 2023 Statewide Watershed Conference at a new location- Altoona, PA- l for two days of inspiring, engaging, and meaningful presentations and conversations.
You will have the opportunity to learn from fellow watershed organization leaders, subject matter experts, agency staff, artists and other members of the creative sector, service providers, and partners as they share restoration and education project successes.
Upcoming Events
News & Announcements
POWR announces 2023 PA Water Trail Mini-Grant Program Accepting Proposals
Dallas – The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) has announced the opening of the 2023 PA Water Trails Mini-Grant cycle. Grants are available on a competitive basis for projects that implement the PA Water Trail Program’s eight guiding principles: Partnership • Stewardship • Volunteerism • Education • Conservation Community Vitality • Diversity •
SRBC Announces New Local Watersheds Grant Program
Posting on behalf of POWR’s Partner, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission: HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is announcing a new grant program aimed at supporting local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of our local watersheds. The Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant program will provide
Statewide Waterway Access Grant Application Open
Dallas – As paddlers take to Pennsylvania waterways in ever-increasing numbers, anew mini grant program provides funding to make the Commonwealth’s rivers andstreams more accessible.The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) announces theopening of the new Statewide Waterway Access Grant Mini Grant Program(SWAG). The grant program, supported by the
