POWR's partners, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and the PA Fish and Boat Commission are hosting a FREE introduction to Kayak Fishing program at Lake Chillisquaque on May 21st! This program is brought to you by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). Join us to learn how safety is a key component in ensuring you have a memorable experience while on the water! This FREE Introduction to Kayak Fishing Program will introduce participants to the basic equipment […]

Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (formally known as Aspinwall Riverfront Park) at 3 River's Outdoor Company's outpost for a kickoff to the summer season! We will have food, drinks, live music, free kayaking, and games on the lawn. We will have watershed education and demos for the kiddos and life-long learners out there! Bring your lawn chairs, yard games, and family and friends and join us for a fun time while also supporting our efforts to protect […]

POWR is pleased to support and promote the Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn, Johnstown to Apollo in southwest PA, June 1-4, 2023 hosted by the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy! The trip features paddles through Conemaugh and Packsaddle Gorges, a stop at Saltsburg's Historic Canal Days Festival, and speakers sharing what ignited their love for nature and how it inspires volunteer or professional work today. CVC's welcoming on river team makes this a fun and easy way to view the regional from a different […]

POWR is pleased to support and promote the Perkiomen Creek Sojourn and PA State Water Trail Celebration hosted by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy.  Explore the scenic beauty and hidden treasures of the Perkiomen Creek. Do some boulder dodging. Battle the dams and rapids. Chat with old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy lunch at the newly installed boat ramp in Collegeville, and learn a little about this gem winding through our own backyards. Lunch from Kimberton Whole Foods is […]

POWR's partner, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is hosting the Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo at Shikellamy State Park on June 3, 2023. Admission is Free to this all day event featuring programs, exhibits and skill building activities. Exhibitor categories include On land, on water, on wheels, plus more! Stop by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership pavilion and enter a raffle to win a kayak package valued at $888.90!

POWR is pleased to support and promote the Lehigh River Sojourn  hosted by the Wildlands Conservancy. The 27th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 10th-11th, is Wildlands Conservancy's guided paddling trip through the Lehigh River Watershed. The event begins in the Pocono Mountains and ends in Easton. Sojourners travel through our region's metro-wilderness- treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife and a shared appreciation for preserving the Lehigh River. Cost and Fee Structure: Two days, adults: $124 Two days, children: $106 […]

POWR is pleased to support and promote the Friends of the Riverfront's Lock Through Paddles. Friends of the Riverfront and Three Rivers Outdoor Company are teaming up to provide 4 different lock through classes for paddlers in Allegheny County. This will allow paddlers a safe and welcoming opportunity to learn more about navigating longer distances by water through accessing lock-through points with confidence! Locks and dams can be intimidating, and even experienced paddlers may not feel confident or knowledgeable about […]

Join POWR for our June webinar and conversation café.  More details can be found on the Attend an Event page or at this registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-upper-merced-river-watershed-council-a-story-of-nonprofit-resilience-tickets-633502080777  

POWR is pleased to support and promote the Youth Heritage Sojourn hosted by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region. The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and Endless Mountain Outfitters are partnering once again to host EMHR’s annual Youth Heritage Sojourn on the 2023 PA River of the Year: The Susquehanna River’s North Branch! This three-day river adventure is for students grades 6-12 and will teach them about kayaking safety, the history of the river and the local area, and environmental stewardship. […]

POWR is pleased to support and promote the 2023 Delaware River Sojourn: "Running Free" hosted by the Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition. 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, […]

POWR is pleased to support and promote the Schuylkill River Sojourn hosted by the Schuylkill River Greenways. The Sojourn is an annual 113-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later at the iconic Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day. Register for one day, any number of individual days, or the entire week-long journey. The Schuylkill River Sojourn is the perfect trip for a first time […]