Category: Press Release

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

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

POWR Announces 2025 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards

News for Immediate Release April 8, 2025 POWR announces 2025 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards Dallas – The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 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 14, 2025 No Comments

Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 13, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Wesley Robinson, werobinson@pa.gov, 717-877-6315Harrisburg, PA  The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year after securing the most votes in a public competition, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) announced today. “The Delaware River is a conservation success story, and this designation is a testament to its historical, cultural, and recreational significance,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “From providing drinking water to millions to fueling

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February 13, 2025 No Comments

POWR Announces 2025 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available

The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2025 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 up to $1,000 per on water day. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status 501(c)(3), municipalities, counties and educational institutions. Mini Grants

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January 31, 2025 No Comments

POWR announces 2023 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available

            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2023 POWR announces 2023 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available Luzerne – The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2023 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle.    Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania Rivers. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private trips are not eligible). Applicants can request up

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February 1, 2023 No Comments

French Creek Named 2022 River of the Year Following Public Vote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2022 French Creek Named 2022 River of the Year Following Public Vote Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) today jointly announced that French Creek in northwestern Pennsylvania had been selected as the state’s 2022 River of the Year. “The River of the Year highlights Pennsylvania’s amazing waterways annually and we are excited to recognize French

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January 31, 2022 No Comments

2022 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Applications Now Open

News for Immediate Release   January 31, 2022 POWR announces 2022 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available Luzerne – The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2022 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle.    Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania Rivers. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private trips are not eligible). Applicants can request up to $1,000 per day

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January 31, 2022 No Comments

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 Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The PA Sojourn Program is nationally unique, distributing grants across the state to local organizations and their sojourn events. These grants support between 10

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April 22, 2021 No Comments

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