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Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACTS: Wesley Robinson, DCNR, werobinson@pa.gov, 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

New Coalition Launches to Restore, Protect Waters of Ohio River Basin, Home to 30 Million

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than 120 local, state, and national conservation organizations launched the Healthy Waters Coalition to restore and protect the interconnected waters of the Ohio River Basin. This new coalition seeks to secure a regional restoration plan and the federal funding to implement it — goals that align with a broad collaboration underway in the region that is calling for more to be done to protect the waters that 30 million people depend on for their drinking water.

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November 4, 2025 No Comments

2026 “River of the Year” Nominations Open

Dallas – Pennsylvania organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The nomination period is open through November 21, 2025, until 5pm. Selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in late November. “POWR is thrilled to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year! This highly anticipated program shines a spotlight on the Commonwealth’s treasured waterways,” said POWR representative Janet Sweeney. “We look forward

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October 6, 2025 No Comments

Conestoga River Club Hiring Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Conestoga River Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Lancaster County, PA is searching for an Executive Director to help shepherd the Club through the next phase of its evolution.  Our organization has it genesis 5 years ago and was born out of the appreciation for the 61+ miles of the Conestoga River as it meanders through Lancaster County (including through Lancaster City) with a focus on enjoyment of this amazing resource through safe recreation

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August 13, 2025 No Comments

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