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POWR Announces 2026 PA Sojourn Grant Awards

News for Immediate Release April 15, 2026 POWR announces 2026 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards Pittston – The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Grants. The Pennsylvania Sojourn Program is administered by POWR in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through funding from the Environmental Stewardship Fund administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. These grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The

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April 15, 2026 No Comments

Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute Presents Advancing Watershed Restoration in PA

You are invited to register to attend a special event hosted by the Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute on Monday, April 27 from 9:30 AM until 6:30 PM. Event will include networking, presentations about Process-Based Restoration implementation, a tour of Beaver Dam Analog installation, interactive activities to share partner needs and opportunities, and a Student Research Showcase. Lunch is also included. This event is free to attend but registration is required.

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April 1, 2026 No Comments

2026 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available

News for Immediate Release February 12, 2026 POWR announces 2026 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2026 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle. Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania’s waterways. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private trips are not eligible). Applicants can request $1,000 per on water day. Eligible applicants include

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February 12, 2026 No Comments

Conestoga River Named Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 29, 2026MEDIA CONTACT:Wesley Robinson, [email protected], 717-877-6315 The Conestoga flows for more than 61 miles, from its headwaters in Berks County down to the Susquehanna River below the Safe Harbor Dam — threading past historic covered bridges, working farms, and small towns. The scenic waterway is a popular recreation destination, including activities such as canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing. A celebration will take place in June and include a River of the Year paddle. Harrisburg, PA –

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January 29, 2026 No Comments

Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTS: Wesley Robinson, DCNR, [email protected], 717-877-6315   Janet Sweeney, POWR, 570-718-6507 Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year Vote now through January 16, 2026, to choose Pennsylvania’s next top river. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) manages Pennsylvania’s 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forestlands, all of which are free to the public. Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is

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December 12, 2025 No Comments

Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration

The Ohio River Basin, spanning 55 congressional districts across 15 states, is the nation’s largest body of water to receive no dedicated federal funding WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2025) – Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06), and Mark Messmer (IN-08) to fund the economic and environmental restoration of the Ohio River.  The bipartisan coalition of Members represents districts throughout

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November 19, 2025 No Comments

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