Category: Uncategorized

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 Pennsylvania Fish and BoatCommission (PFBC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and NaturalResources, is designed to help meet growing demand for non-motorized boatingopportunities. The program provides grants of up to

Read More »

Removal of Oakland Dam Begin, With Benefits for Public Safety, Health of Susquehanna River

July 25, 2023Contact:Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy, 412-680-2255Amy Souers Kober, American Rivers, 503-708-1145 Susquehanna, PA– In a major step forward for public safety and river health, demotion ofOakland Dam on the Susquehanna River begins today. The project is the largest dam removal todate in Pennsylvania. Oakland Dam, a dangerous and obsolete former hydropower dam, is 755 long and 16 high.Removal will eliminate a severe safety hazard at #350 on the North Branch Susquehanna RiverWater Trail, eliminating the need for water trail users to

Read More »

2023 Master Watershed Stewards Program Accepting Applications

Do you have a deep love of water, wildlife, and woods and enjoy learning about the environment and being outdoors? Do you have a strong desire to make a positive difference in your community? Then you may be a perfect fit for the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program. Applications for the 2023 MWS Class are still being accepted. The Program has grown tremendously and there are opportunities for Stewards to get involved, get engaged, in many counties and

Read More »

Susquehanna River North Branch Named 2023 PA River of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2023 Susquehanna River North Branch Named 2023 River of the Year Harrisburg, PA – 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, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) announced today. “Through planned River of the Year celebrations, public awareness of the

Read More »

Master Watershed Steward Information Session Webinar for PA Wilds

Do you have a deep love of water, wildlife, and woods? Do you enjoy learning about the environment and being outdoors? Is it important to you that we preserve our waterways and natural areas for future generations? Take action! Join the Master Watershed Steward Information Session Webinar for PA Wilds and learn about the MWS program! This session is geared toward registrants in Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, and Tioga counties. The Master Watershed Steward (MWS) program educates

Read More »

PADCNR Opens Supplemental Funding Round Fall 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has officially announced the Round 28 Supplemental Fall Grant program. Deadline for proposals is October 27, 2022. Funding priorities include community and watershed forestry practices that promote clean water and climate resiliency among other others.  For more information about eligibility, funding priorities, and how to apply, read this FAQ Document.

Read More »

3RQ GAPS Assistance Program for nonpoint source remediation projects

3RQ Announces GAPS Generating Awareness for Project Success (GAPS) is a collaboration between the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) and Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) with support from the Colcom Foundation to assist grass-roots organizations within the Allegheny and Monongahela river basins with preparing and applying for successful remediation projects. Utilizing field teams and researchers, 3RQ will provide watershed groups with the information and technical expertise needed to prepare successful proposals that secure funding for the engineering and construction of nonpoint

Read More »

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Seeking Waterway Stewards

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, with funding from the Department of Environmental Protection’s Coastal Resources Management, is announcing their new Waterway Steward Program, developed with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The program’s purpose is to engage Pennsylvania water trail users in community science and build long term stewardship of our water trails while providing valuable data to tell the story about litter in and along our waterways. “Being a waterway steward is easy. Any time you are recreating

Read More »

PEC announces 2022 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini-Grant Awards

News for Immediate Release July 13, 2022 PEC announces 2022 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini-Grant Awards Luzerne – The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini-Grants. These grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The Pennsylvania Water Trail Program is administered by PEC in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the National Parks Service and serves to promote and maintain

Read More »

New, Free Training Program: Understanding and Managing Stormwater, hosted by the Chesapeake Stormwater Network

The Chesapeake Stormwater Network is launching a new training program. Our Chesapeake Urban Stormwater Professionals (CUSP) program is aimed at students and young professionals interested in stormwater and watershed management, but would also be a nice fit for folks from environmental advocacy, watershed groups and stewards/master gardeners that want to learn more about local stormwater and restoration programs. The program is designed to be flexible to fit around existing schedules, while providing practical knowledge to supplement classroom and on-the-job learning.

Read More »