2022 Delaware River Sojourn: “The River Rocks”

The Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping trip on the Delaware River, is full of fun and adventure, offering a great time for all participants where wonderful memories are made! The purpose of the Sojourn is to heighten awareness of and appreciation for the Delaware River and its watershed, which flows for 330 miles through New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The Sojourn combines canoeing/kayaking, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation, and more. It is for novice to experienced paddlers […]

Perki-Bay Expedition: A Youth Sojourne

Support the most unique youth adventure initiative in southeastern Pennsylvania! The Perki-Bay Expedition is a 5-day, 50-mile, self-supported, paddling expedition where the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's youth conservation program members paddle from the Perkiomen Creek in Upper Montgomery County to Fort Mifflin on the Delaware River. Our intrepid 20-person team embarks on June 20th. The goal of the expedition is to raise awareness for the Perkiomen Creek Water Trail and for the Conservancy's Youth Conservation Corps. Proceeds from the trip support […]

Youth Sojourn

The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) is teaming up with Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) to host its annual Youth Heritage River Sojourn from June 24th through the 26th. All middle- and high-school level students in the four-county region of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming are invited to partake in this three-day journey down the mighty Susquehanna River’s North Branch. Throughout the weekend, young paddlers will learn about kayaking safety, environmental stewardship, wildlife, camping and the history of this remarkable natural […]

Lazy River Family Friendly Float Day

Jacobs Creek Watershed Association would like to invite you to the 5th Annual Lazy River Family Friendly Float Day down Jacobs Creek. Bring your own raft, kayak, canoe, or tube or rent one of ours and enjoy a day on the creek, starting and ending on the Canoe Access Ramps in Scottdale Borough Parks. This family-friendly event will include food for sale, tube equipment rentals, music, activities, and more! Bring the whole family and float down the belly of Jacobs […]

EMHR Heritage Benefit Paddles

Summer Heritage Benefit Paddle: Arrive at Riverside Park in Tunkhannock PA for registration, paddlers will be shuttled to Mehoopany PA launch, Safety brief and short presentation from Art Coolbaugh. Next, they will stop for lunch at the Howland Preserve (paddlers should pack a lunch). River Clean up along the way of this 11-mile paddle Arrive at Riverside Park Tunkhannock PA, greetings from Commissioner Rick Wilbur and Bill Kern. Dinner at the Dietrich theater, Samario's Pizzeria, movie presentation of the "peoples […]

2022 PA River of the Year – French Creek

40th Anniversary Celebration Invitation only event. Celebrate FCVC's 40th year of conservation efforts in the French Creek watershed. Give out awards for the Bailey's Lifetime Achievement and Friend of French Creek. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org

Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival

Cara Park in Catawissa

POWR is excited to announce an upcoming event hosted by 4 watershed organization in Columbia County: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the first Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival at Cara Park in Catawissa on July 30th from 10am to 4pm. There will be informational and activity tables for children and adults, live music throughout the day, and a variety of food trucks. Come out and celebrate these local watersheds and the organizations who help protect them.

Rock In River Fest/PA Stone Skipping Championship

Riverfront Park, Franklin, PA 9th Street, Franklin, PA, United States

Celebrating the scenic confluence of the French Creek (2022 River of the Year) and the Allegheny River (2017 River of the Year), this festival features the PA Stone Skipping Championship and family-inspired activities. It is held at Riverfront Park and fun for the whole family!

Free

2022 PA River of the Year – French Creek

French Creek Photo Contest: Crawford County Fair from August 21-27 Participants will be able to submit a photo of French Creek to be judged as a new category for the fair for a prize. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org

Public Comment Period OPEN for State Water Plan 2022 Update Draft Report

Virtual Event PA, United States

State Water Plan 2022 Update Draft Report  The Statewide Water Resources Committee (Committee) for the 2022 update of the State Water Plan is hosting a public comment period for the State Water Plan 2022 Update Draft Report (Draft Report). The Draft Report contains the findings of the State Water Plan committees for this update of the State Water Plan including recommendations for action, legislative priorities and regional components for each of the six water planning regions identified in the act […]

Sugar Valley Watershed Association Annual Meeting

Booneville Campground

Snakes, Turtles, Frogs, and a Free Picnic at the Sugar Valley Watershed Association Annual Meeting August 29 at 5:30 at the Booneville Campground, west of Loganton. Chris Urban from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will provide a presentation on the reptiles and amphibians of the Fishing Creek watershed. Chris is an expert on non-game aquatic species in Pennsylvania, Timber Rattlesnake biology and ecology, and many of the turtles, frogs, salamanders, and non-venomous snakes common to our watershed. A family […]

Free

Conversation Café: Meeting the challenges of local government engagement

Virtual Event PA, United States

Join POWR, community watershed organization leaders, and other partners and collaborators for a virtual (Zoom) Conversation Café on Wednesday, August 31 at 6 PM. Cultivating trust and engaging meaningfully and effectively with your local government is critical to protecting water resources and watershed health. Learning how to do so with support from your peers, fellow leaders and volunteers of community-based watershed organizations, can provide inspiration for trying new approaches or persevering through an obstacle or challenge you are encountering. Your […]

Free

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