# POWR Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers

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- [EJ Speaker Series: Grants Innovation at DEP](https://pawatersheds.org/ej-speaker-series-grants-innovation-at-dep/): Discover New Funding Opportunities for Your Environmental Projects! The Office of Environmental Justice invites you to join the next installment of our Environmental Justice Speaker Series: Overview of Grant Innovation at DEP 📅 November 4, 2026🕓 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Do you have an environmental improvement project that could benefit from funding? This is
- [POWR Announces 2026 PA Sojourn Grant Awards](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-announces-2026-pa-sojourn-grant-awards/): News for Immediate Release April 15, 2026 POWR announces 2026 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards Pittston – The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Grants. The Pennsylvania Sojourn Program is administered by POWR in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural
- [Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute Presents Advancing Watershed Restoration in PA](https://pawatersheds.org/susquehanna-university-freshwater-research-institute-presents-advancing-watershed-restoration-in-pa/): You are invited to register to attend a special event hosted by the Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute on Monday, April 27 from 9:30 AM until 6:30 PM. Event will include networking, presentations about Process-Based Restoration implementation, a tour of Beaver Dam Analog installation, interactive activities to share partner needs and opportunities, and a Student
- [2026 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available](https://pawatersheds.org/2026pennsylvania-sojourn-grants-now-available/): News for Immediate Release February 12, 2026 POWR announces 2026 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2026 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
- [Conestoga River Named Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/conestoga-river-named-pennsylvanias-2026-river-of-the-year/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 29, 2026MEDIA CONTACT:Wesley Robinson, werobinson@pa.gov, 717-877-6315The Conestoga flows for more than 61 miles, from its headwaters in Berks County down to the Susquehanna River below the Safe Harbor Dam — threading past historic covered bridges, working farms, and small towns. The scenic waterway is a popular recreation destination, including activities such
- [Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/24576-2/): 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
- [2026 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2026-river-of-the-year-nominations-nominations-accepted-from-october-13-2025-through-november-21-2025/): 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
- [Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [New Coalition Launches to Restore, Protect Waters of Ohio River Basin, Home to 30 Million](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [PA Road Salt Action Working Group Featured on PEC's Legacies Podcast](https://pawatersheds.org/pa-road-salt-action-working-group-featured-on-pecs-legacies-podcast/): The recently formed PA Road Salt Action Working Group was recently featured on PEC's Legacies podcast. TUNE IN to learn more and find out how you can get involved in protecting your local stream from road salt pollution!
- [Conestoga River Club Hiring Executive Director](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds Opens Fall 2025 Grant Round](https://pawatersheds.org/foundation-for-pennsylvania-watersheds-opens-fall-2025-grant-round/): The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) is now accepting letters of intent (LOI) for its Fall 2025 grant cycle. FPW supports community-led efforts to protect and restore Pennsylvania’s water resources. FPW’s conservation grants program prioritizes projects that improve water quality and aquatic habitat in impaired watersheds, conserve critical headwaters, and expand community access to healthy
- [Swatara Watershed Association Hosting Nature Journaling Workshop at Bordner Cabin](https://pawatersheds.org/swatara-watershed-association-hosting-nature-journaling-workshop-at-bordner-cabin/): Welcome nature lovers and artists! Join Swatara Watershed Association on Saturday, July 26 from 9 AM for a Nature Journaling Workshop at the Bordner Cabin. Artist in Residence Meg Lemieur will guide participants in a fun and creative nature journaling workshop - collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections and explanations about the natural world on
- [Healing the Planet Grants for Native Tree Planting](https://pawatersheds.org/healing-the-planet-grants-for-native-tree-planting/): Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) is offering Healing the Planet Grants, funded by The GIANT Company, known locally as GIANT and MARTIN’S, which aim to invest in tree plantings across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations for tree planting projects this year. Eligible projects
- [Manada Conservancy is Hiring : Outreach Specialist](https://pawatersheds.org/manada-conservancy-is-hiring-outreach-specialist/): The Manada Conservancy is hiring a part time (20 hrs/week) Outreach Specialist. The position description can be found here: https://www.manada.org/about/job-opportunities/ Manada Conservancy’s Outreach Specialist will engage potential, new, and existing Manada members by promoting activities and messaging via print, digital media and in-person engagement at community events. The specialist will promote organizational activities, initiatives, advocacy,
- [POWR Announces 2025 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [Statewide Waterway Access Grant Application Open](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/delaware-river-named-pennsylvanias-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
- [Registration is now OPEN for Abandoned Mine Pools as Beneficial Resources Conference](https://pawatersheds.org/registration-is-now-open-for-abandoned-mine-pools-as-beneficial-resources-conference/): The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is hosting the 2025 Mine Pools as Beneficial Resources conference on June 4-5, 2025 at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. This event will gather experts from various backgrounds to discuss innovative approaches to mine pool utilization, management, and remediation strategies. Join us in sharing knowledge and fostering connections that can
- [POWR Announces 2025 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [2025 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2025-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/): Nominations Accepted from October 7, 2024 through November 11, 2024 Dallas – Pennsylvania organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The nomination period is open through November 11, 2024, until 5 p.m. Selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in late November. “Each year, the
- [Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-to-begin-for-pennsylvanias-2025-river-of-the-year/): Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today invited the public to vote for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year. Online voting is open now through January 24, 2025, allowing Pennsylvanians to choose from three nominated waterways: the Delaware River, Youghiogheny River, and Perkiomen Creek. “These three rivers
- [Master Watershed Steward Program of Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties to host info session Jan. 9](https://pawatersheds.org/master-watershed-steward-program-of-dauphin-lancaster-and-lebanon-counties-to-host-info-sessions-jan-9/): If you would like to learn more about Penn State Extension's Master Watershed Steward Program, specifically in Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties, plan to attend one of two information sessions. MWS training classes will begin on Thursday, February 20 and continue once per week until late May. Click HERE for the January 9 session link.
- [Murrysville Area Watershed Association is Hiring!](https://pawatersheds.org/murrysville-area-watershed-association-is-hiring/): The Murrysville Area Watershed Association (MAWA) is looking to fill a mid to senior level position, Watershed Association Director of Operations – Program Manager. This environmental professional will oversee implementation and maintenance of current Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation projects, manage and develop watershed stewardship programs, and guide the strategic growth of the organization. For
- [Franklin County to Create a Stream Team](https://pawatersheds.org/franklin-county-to-create-a-stream-team/): The Franklin County Conservation District is partnering with the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) to create a Stream Team. The Stream Team will consist of volunteers who will conduct chemical and biological stream monitoring. This includes water temperature, conductivity, nitrate-nitrogen, pH, stage and water clarity, and conduct biological (macroinvertebrate) and visual assessments of their assigned
- [POWR Staff Shares Reflections on River Rally 2024](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-staff-shares-reflections-on-river-rally-2024/): Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) staff have benefited from the opportunity to attend River Rally for at least a decade and the event has never disappointed- 2024 was no different! As in 2022, POWR has the Campbell Foundation to thank for its support for this wonderful experience- an experience which directly benefited, Tali
- [Save-the-Date: 2024 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit October 30 - November 1, 2024](https://pawatersheds.org/save-the-date-2024-ohio-river-basin-alliance-summit-october-30-november-1-2024/): Titled Healthy Waters, Healthy Communities: from Headwaters to Mainstem, the ORBA Summit will be held at the University of Pittsburgh and will showcase the release of the final Ohio River Basin Restoration Plan. The Summit will feature sessions and workshops designed to bring together community, agency, academic, government, and non-profit groups around the initiatives of
- [The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, a POWR Sojourn Mini-grant Recipient, Releases 2024 Perki-Bay Expedition Highlight Video](https://pawatersheds.org/the-perkiomen-watershed-conservancy-a-powr-sojourn-mini-grant-recipient-releases-2024-perki-bay-expedition-highlight-video/): Schwenksville, PA - July 8th, 2024 – The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Youth Conservation Corps (PWCC) recently completed a 50-mile paddle across three of PA’s waterways, from the Conservancy’s home base on the Perkiomen Creek in Schwenksville, to the Schuylkill River and out to Fort Mifflin on the Delaware River. PWCC is a free program for
- [Save-the-Date: 2024 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit Taking Place October 30 - November 1, 2024](https://pawatersheds.org/save-the-date-2024-ohio-river-basin-alliance-summit-taking-place-october-30-november-1-2024/): The 2024 ORBA Summit "Healthy Waters, Healthy Communities: From Headwaters to Mainstem," will be held at the University of Pittsburgh! This summit will showcase the release of the Ohio River Basin Restoration Plan and will feature sessions and workshops designed to bring together community, agency, academic, government, and non-profit groups. You won't want to miss
- [ALLARM is HIRING a new Director](https://pawatersheds.org/allarm-is-hiring-a-new-director/): One of POWR's key partners, ALLARM, is hiring. ALLARM: The Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) is an aquatic community science center at Dickinson College. Since its founding in 1986, ALLARM has become a nationally recognized technical and programmatic support center for community organizations interested in watershed assessment, protection, and restoration. Through the work of
- [POWR announces 2024 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-announces-2024-pennsylvania-sojourn-grant-awards/): The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 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,
- [POWR announces 2024 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-announces-2024-pennsylvania-sojourn-grants-now-available/): News for Immediate Release January 29, 2024 The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2024 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
- [Allegheny River Named Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/allegheny-river-named-pennsylvanias-2024-river-of-the-year/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 29, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Wesley Robinson, werobinson@pa.gov, 717-877-6315 Harrisburg, PA – The Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the state’s 2024 River of the Year, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the Pennsylvania Organization
- [POWR Announces New Informal "Office Hours" for Watershed Leaders](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-announces-new-informal-office-hours-for-watershed-leaders/): Beginning February 6, POWR's Program Manager, Tali MacArthur, will be offering weekly informal office hours every Tuesday from 12 - 1 PM. Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your
- [R. John Dawes Clean Water Fund Established as Dawes Retires from Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds](https://pawatersheds.org/r-john-dawes-clean-water-fund-established-as-dawes-retires-from-foundation-for-pennsylvania-watersheds/): Johnstown, PA – The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW), in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) is pleased to announce the R. John Dawes Clean Water Fund, celebrating the significant contributions John Dawes has made to build a strong, thriving, and effective organization to protect Pennsylvania’s waterways.“The FPW’s board of directors is
- [Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Training](https://pawatersheds.org/penn-state-extension-master-watershed-steward-program-now-accepting-applications-for-2024-training/): Spring 2024 Master Watershed Steward Training classes will run from March to June. Tune in to an information session to learn how you can get involved and give back to the community. Next spring, the Penn State Extension Watershed Steward program is offering ten training classes across 36 counties. The program provides broad coursework in
- [Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-to-begin-for-pennsylvanias-2024-river-of-the-year-2/): Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the public is invited to vote online for the 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among three waterways nominated throughout the state. “I am excited for this year’s competition and look forward to seeing which river comes
- [Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-to-begin-for-pennsylvanias-2024-river-of-the-year/): Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the public is invited to vote online for the 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among three waterways nominated throughout the state. “I am excited for this year’s competition and look forward to seeing which river comes out on
- [3RQ Now Accepting Applications for 2024 GAPS Assistance Program](https://pawatersheds.org/3rq-now-accepting-applications-for-2024-gaps-assistance-program/): Applications are now open for Three Rivers Quest's 2024 GAPS assistance program. GAPS, or Generating Awareness for Project Success, is a collaboration between the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) and Three Rivers QUEST (3RQ) to assist small colleges and universities carrying out real-world stream restoration projects. 3RQ provides funding and technical expertise needed to set
- [2024 “River of the Year” Nominations Open Now Through November 10, 2023](https://pawatersheds.org/2024-river-of-the-year-nominations-open-now-through-november-10-2023/): Dallas – Pennsylvania organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 10, 2023 until 5pm. Selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in late November. “Each year the River of the Year competition highlights one of Pennsylvania’s special waterways,
- [POWR announces 2023 PA Water Trail Mini-Grant Program Accepting Proposals](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-announces-2023-pa-water-trail-mini-grant-program-accepting-proposals/): Dallas – The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) has announced the opening of the 2023 PA Water Trails Mini-Grant cycle. Grants are available on a competitive basis for projects that implement the PA Water Trail Program’s eight guiding principles: Partnership • Stewardship • Volunteerism • Education • Conservation Community Vitality • Diversity • Wellness and Well-being Proposed projects
- [SRBC Announces New Local Watersheds Grant Program](https://pawatersheds.org/srbc-announces-new-local-watersheds-grant-program/): Posting on behalf of POWR's Partner, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission: HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is announcing a new grant program aimed at supporting local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of our local watersheds. The Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant program will provide funding for community-based environmental and
- [Removal of Oakland Dam Begin, With Benefits for Public Safety, Health of Susquehanna River](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [2023 Master Watershed Stewards Program Accepting Applications](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [POWR announces 2023 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-announces-2023pennsylvania-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
- [Susquehanna River North Branch Named 2023 PA River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [Master Watershed Steward Information Session Webinar for PA Wilds](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [PADCNR Opens Supplemental Funding Round Fall 2022](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [3RQ GAPS Assistance Program for nonpoint source remediation projects](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Seeking Waterway Stewards](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [PEC announces 2022 Pennsylvania Water Trail Mini-Grant Awards](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [New, Free Training Program: Understanding and Managing Stormwater, hosted by the Chesapeake Stormwater Network](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [WPC Canoe Access Development Fund Now Accepting Applications](https://pawatersheds.org/wpc-canoe-access-development-fund-now-accepting-applications/): The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has funding available to support projects that will improve canoe and kayak access to the region’s waterways. The Conservancy provides technical assistance and grants of up to $5,000 through its Canoe Access Development Fund for the construction and enhancement of canoe and kayak access locations. Due to rising costs of materials,
- [ALLARM is Hiring: Technical Support Manager](https://pawatersheds.org/allarm-is-hiring-technical-support-manager/): Dickinson College’s Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM), located in the fantastic small town of Carlisle, Pennsylvania is hiring a Technical Support Manager. The Technical Support Manager is responsible for a number of things: Manage ALLARM’s laboratory (troubleshooting equipment and testing new techniques), run a statewide quality assurance/quality control lab (chemical, physical indicators), ensure compliance
- [Application Period for Healing the Planet Grants Opens April 1, 2022](https://pawatersheds.org/application-period-for-healing-the-planet-grants-opens-april-1-2022/): Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is pleased to announce a second year of Healing the Planet grants in partnership with The Giant Company. All grant guidelines, information, and the application can be found here - https://www.keeppabeautiful.org/grants-awards/grants/healing-the-planet-grant/healing-the-planet-2022/. Please send on to anyone you know that may be interested. Thank you for helping to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful!
- [Draft PA 2022 Integrated Water Quality Report Released; Comment Period Open Until 3/1/22](https://pawatersheds.org/draft-pa-2022-integrated-water-quality-report-released-comment-period-open-until-3-1-22/): PA DEP has announced the draft Pennsylvania 2022 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report is open for public comment. Comments are due March 1st. This is a great opportunity for groups to review and comment on the status of their waterways and the State’s plans for remediation. The Clean Water Act requires states to
- [2022 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Applications Now Open](https://pawatersheds.org/elementor-9638/): News for Immediate Release January 31, 2022POWR announces 2022 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now AvailableLuzerne – The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) hasannounced 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,
- [French Creek Named 2022 River of the Year Following Public Vote](https://pawatersheds.org/elementor-9654/): FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2022French Creek Named 2022 River of the Year Following Public VoteHarrisburg, 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
- [Your watershed work counts! Share your successes with POWR so we can count it, too!](https://pawatersheds.org/your-watershed-work-counts-share-your-successes-with-powr-so-we-can-count-it-too/): POWR is officially launching its 2021 effort to measure and report on the cumulative impacts of community watershed organizations (CWOs) in Pennsylvania! This project will use metrics and data to create a powerful message about the impacts and successes of CWOs across Pennsylvania. Success stories abound about the individual projects and educational programming led and
- [PA Master Naturalist Volunteer Training in Washington County, April - June 2022](https://pawatersheds.org/pa-master-naturalist-volunteer-training-in-washington-county-april-june-2022/): The Washington County Watershed Alliance, a coordinating partner of the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist program, wants you to know about an opportunity to become a PA Master Naturalist. The spring training course begins April 7 and continues through June 23; classes are held weekly on Thursday evenings. Apply by January 15 to receive the early bird
- [Planning for Clean Water in the Susquehanna Basin/Chesapeake Bay Watershed](https://pawatersheds.org/planning-for-clean-water-in-the-susquehanna-basin-chesapeake-bay-watershed/): The Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration is pleased to announce this webinar series exploring the vital connections and partnerships between planners and the health of our water resources and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Each webinar will feature local planners who are engaged in initiatives that serve their community and further water quality and living resource goals. Each
- [Master Watershed Steward program Training in Cumberland/Franklin/Adams: Begins March 2022](https://pawatersheds.org/master-watershed-steward-program-training-in-cumberland-franklin-adams-begins-march-2022/): If you live in Cumberland, Franklin, or Adams county and enjoy helping to protect and enhance our natural resources and have the heart and time to volunteer, the Master Watershed Steward program training may be for you! Training will begin in March 2022 and will include virtual learning sessions and on-site field trips. Learn more
- [There’s Money on the (Water) Table: An American Rescue Plan Discussion- Dec. 1 at 6 PM](https://pawatersheds.org/theres-money-on-the-water-table-an-american-rescue-plan-discussion-dec-1-at-6-pm/): Please join POWR's partners, CCWC, CDRW, PennFuture, and CVPA this Wednesday, 12/1 at 6:00 PM for a webinar with DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn, called There’s Money on the (Water) Table: An American Rescue Plan Discussion. We will also be joined by Marci Mowery from the PA Parks & Forest Foundation, Julie Slavet from the Tookany/
- [Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2022 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-to-begin-for-pennsylvanias-2022-river-of-the-year/): Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2022 River of the Year Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the public is invited to again vote online for the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among four waterways nominated throughout the state. “The value
- [New Funding Announced for the Ohio Basin Access for Canoes and Kayaks Program](https://pawatersheds.org/new-funding-announced-for-the-ohio-basin-access-for-canoes-and-kayaks-program-2/): Mini-Grant Program Builds on Growing Popularity of Paddling Luzerne – As paddlers take to western Pennsylvania waterways in ever-increasing numbers, a new mini-grant program announced today will provide funding to make rivers and streams in the Ohio River Basin more accessible. The Ohio Basin Access for Canoes and
- [2022 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2022-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/): 2022 “River of the Year” Nominations Open Public to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Best River…Nominations Accepted from October 19, 2021 through November 15, 2021 Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 15, 2021
- [The Watershed Congress: Sharing information, tools, and practices for watershed protection and restoration- virtually!](https://pawatersheds.org/the-watershed-congress-sharing-information-tools-and-practices-for-watershed-protection-and-restoration/): Join your colleagues and partners from Southeast PA and across the state to Share information, tools, and practices for watershed protection and restoration. Hosted by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, the Watershed Congress advances the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Watershed Congress
- [Master Watershed Stewards Hosting Educational Field Trips; Watershed Org Volunteers Welcome to Attend](https://pawatersheds.org/master-watershed-stewards-hosting-educational-field-trips-watershed-org-volunteers-welcome-to-attend/): Master Watershed Stewards and Program Coordinators are hosting a series of small group, outdoor, educational field trips in locations across the commonwea In the months leading up to the Statewide Watershed Conference, Master Watershed Stewards across the state are hosting field visits and site tours of stream and watershed restoration sites, critical habitats for important plants and
- [Cumberland, Franklin, & Adams Counties Accepting Applications for 2022 Master Watershed Steward Class](https://pawatersheds.org/cumberland-franklin-adams-counties-accepting-applications-for-2022-master-watershed-steward-class/): The Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program in Cumberland, Franklin, and Adams counties is recruiting for the spring 2022 class. Applications are being accepted now, and information sessions will take place in December 2021 and early January 2022. The 2022 class will be trained in various locations in the three counties. More information will be
- [Master Watershed Steward Program to Launch in Franklin and Adams Counties](https://pawatersheds.org/master-watershed-steward-program-to-launch-in-franklin-and-adams-counties/): Penn State Extension announces the launch of the Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program in Adams and Franklin counties. The MWS program, which began in Lehigh County in 2013, is now active in 30 counties in Pennsylvania with more than 500 volunteers active across the state. Holly Smith, who has been coordinating the MWS Program in
- [Four Master Watershed Steward Training Classes in Fall 2021](https://pawatersheds.org/four-master-watershed-steward-training-classes-in-fall-2021/): The Penn State Extension Master Watershed steward program is offering fall Master Watershed Steward trainings in Berks/Schuylkill, Cameron/Elk/McKean/Potter, Erie/Crawford/Warren, and Philadelphia counties. The program provides extensive coursework in water and natural resources with ongoing volunteer and educational opportunities that allow participants to make a difference in their communities. We are seeking individuals who enjoy learning,
- [POWR Announces 2021 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards](https://pawatersheds.org/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
- [Shenango River Named PA 2021 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/lackawanna-river-named-pa-2020-river-of-the-year-2/): Harrisburg, PA – Winding through Northwestern Pennsylvania, connecting Pymatuning and Shenango lakes with the Beaver River via 82 miles of scenic, peaceful river, the Shenango River has been voted the state’s 2021 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among five
- [Sample post post](https://pawatersheds.org/hello-world/): Welcome to image alignment! The best way to demonstrate the ebb and flow of the various image positioning options is to nestle them snuggly among an ocean of words. Grab a paddle and let's get started. On the topic of alignment, it should be noted that users can choose from the options of None, Left, Right, and Center. In
- [Impacts of Coastal Traffic Wild Animals Habitats](https://pawatersheds.org/what-art-thou-thrusting-that-thief-catcher-into-my-face-for-man/): Um-m. So he must. I do deem it now a most meaning thing, that that old Greek, Prometheus, who made men, they say, should have been a blacksmith, and animated them with fire; for what's made in fire must properly belong to fire; and so hell's probable. How the soot flies! This must be the remainder
- [Schuylkill River Named Pennsylvania’s 2014 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/schuylkill-river-named-pennsylvanias-2014-river-of-the-year/): Schuylkill River Greenway Association to Receive $10,000 Leadership Grant Harrisburg – Once among Pennsylvania's most heavily-polluted waterways, the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania has undergone a dramatic recovery and has been voted the 2014 Pennsylvania River of the Year. Four other rivers were nominated finalists. They were: Kiskiminetas-Conemaugh rivers in the southwest; Ohio in the
- [Schuylkill named Pennsylvania River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/schuylkill-named-pennsylvania-river-of-the-year/): Schuylkill named Pennsylvania River of the Year Read more here about the 2014 River of the Year, the Schuylkill River, from the Reading Eagle, by Laura Newberry. http://readingeagle.com/article/20140108/NEWS/301089954#.Us7iMPRDuSo
- [Our Undersea Adventure](https://pawatersheds.org/your-task-is-to-watch-the-goats/): The woodtick sucks the blood of the dog, but the germ, being so very small, goes right into the blood of the body, and there it has many children. In those days there would be as many as a billion—a crab-shell, please—as many as that crab-shell in one man's body. We called germs micro-organisms. When
- [Pioneering & Accessing Wildlife in Mountains](https://pawatersheds.org/for-the-second-time-that-day-this-girl-proved-her-quality/): Then beyond the bend my brother stopped again. Miss Elphinstone was white and pale, and her sister-in-law sat weeping, too wretched even to call upon "George." My brother was horrified and perplexed. So soon as they had retreated he realised how urgent and unavoidable it was to attempt this crossing. He turned to Miss Elphinstone,
- [2015 River Sojourns](https://pawatersheds.org/2014-river-sojourns/): 2015 river sojourn application period is expected to open in January.
- [How to Support Sustainable Urbanism in the Wild](https://pawatersheds.org/the-carts-and-carriages-crowded-close-upon-one-another/): The carts and carriages crowded close upon one another, making little way for those swifter and more impatient vehicles that darted forward every now and then when an opportunity showed itself of doing so, sending the people scattering against the fences and gates of the villas. "Push on!" was the cry. "Push on! They are
- [Conewango Creek Named Pennsylvania’s 2015 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/conewango-creek-named-pennsylvanias-2015-river-of-the-year/): Conewango Creek Watershed Association to Receive $10,000 Leadership Grant Harrisburg – Rich in aquatic life and home to at least two rare fish species, the Conewango Creek in northwestern Pennsylvania has been voted the 2015 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The general public was invited to vote online for the designation from Nov.
- [2016 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2016-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/): Public to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Best River…Nominations From September 25, 2015 Through October 23, 2015 Luzerne – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2016 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through October 23, 2015 and then selected nominations will be voted on by the general public beginning
- [A Few Days Left To Nominate!](https://pawatersheds.org/a-few-days-left-to-nominate/): The nomination period for the 2016 River of the Year ends on October 23rd. Nominate a river before it is too late! http://pariveroftheyear.org/2016-river-of-the-year/2016-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/
- [Susquehanna North Branch Named Pennsylvania’s 2016 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/susquehanna-north-branch-named-pennsylvanias-2016-river-of-the-year/): Endless Mountains Heritage Region and Susquehanna Greenway Partnership to Receive $10,000 Leadership Grant Harrisburg, PA - Steeped in historical and recreational value, the freeflowing Susquehanna River North Branch in northeastern Pennsylvania has been voted the 2016 Pennsylvania River of the Year following a five-week public voting period. The general public was invited to vote online Nov.
- [2016 River of the Year Kickoff](https://pawatersheds.org/2016-river-of-the-year-kickoff/): DCNR Secretary to Mark “River of the Year” in Bradford County – Heritage Association Makes Press Kits Available DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn (above) and other officials will help the Endless Mountains Heritage Region kick off the 2016 River of the Year celebration at 12:30 pm on Friday, May 13 at Sayre Riverfront Park in Sayre, Bradford County. She
- [River of the Year Susquehanna Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/river-of-the-year-susquehanna-sojourn/): June 17-19, 2016 Shickshinny to Sunbury, PA Register by June 1, 2016 It's time to break out your paddles, tent, and campfire tales and join the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership in exploring 46 miles of the Susquehanna River. Whether you want to camp with all nights, or simply paddle with during the day - there is something for everyone. This trip
- [2016 Sojourn Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2016-sojourn-events/): April 22, 2006 Earth Day Paddle Host: National Road Heritage Corridor Sojourners will meet in Brownsville – all will bring own kayak or canoe, safety briefing and welcome from Brownsville officials. A 4.5 mile padlle to California Earth Day Cleanup. Food, water and soda. Shuttle back to Brownsville. Contact: monrivertowns.com and nationalroadpa.org May 13 – 15,
- [Stream Clean Up Webinar RESCHEDULED for Oct 19 at 7pm](https://pawatersheds.org/stream-clean-up-webinar-rescheduled-for-oct-19-at-7pm/): The free webinar on Stream Clean Up Best Practices has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 19, at 7pm. You can participate in the webinar from anywhere you will have phone and computer access at the appointed time. Please register by Monday, October 17, by contacting the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Carol Parenzan, at midsusriver@gmail.com or 570-768-6300. She
- [2017 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2017-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/): Public to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Best River…Nominations Accepted From October 4, 2016 Through October 28, 2016 Luzerne – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through October 28, 2016 and then selected nominations will be voted on by the general public
- [Deep Into Forest with a Success](https://pawatersheds.org/i-often-marvel-that-i-escaped-so-easily/): But how puny and harmless they now looked beside this huge and terrific incarnation of hate, of vengeance and of death. The man himself, for such I may call him, was fully fifteen feet in height and, on Earth, would have weighed some four hundred pounds. He sat his mount as we sit a horse,
- [A Few Days Left For 2017 “River of the Year” Nominations](https://pawatersheds.org/a-few-days-left-for-2017-river-of-the-year-nominations/): Public to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Best River…Nominations Accepted From October 4, 2016 Through October 28, 2016 Luzerne – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through October 28, 2016 and then selected nominations will be voted on by the general public
- [Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2017 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-to-begin-for-pennsylvanias-2017-river-of-the-year/): Harrisburg, PA – The public is invited to again vote online for the 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among four waterways nominated across the state, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced today. Waterways nominated for 2017 are the Allegheny River (Middle & Upper) and Brandywine, Loyalhanna and
- [Midway, a plastic island](https://pawatersheds.org/tim-pierce-will-jackways-interpretation/): After breakfast, instead of working, I decided to walk down towards the common. Under the railway bridge I found a group of soldiers--sappers, I think, men in small round caps, dirty red jackets unbuttoned, and showing their blue shirts, dark trousers, and boots coming to the calf. They told me no one was allowed over
- [2017 River of the Year Voting Begins Today!](https://pawatersheds.org/2017-river-of-the-year-voting-begins-today/): Don't forget to vote for the 2017 River of the Year! More information on the nominees can be found here. Vote here! The voting period will extend from Monday November 14th to Monday December 19th, 2016.
- [A Few Days Left to Vote for the 2017 PA River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/a-few-days-left-to-vote-for-the-2017-pa-river-of-the-year/): Monday December 19th is the last day to vote for River of the Year! Don't miss your chance to vote! Vote here.
- [Last Chance to Vote for the 2017 PA River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/last-chance-to-vote-for-the-2017-pa-river-of-the-year/): Today is the last day to vote for River of the Year! Vote before 5:00 pm! Vote here.
- [Allegheny Named Pennsylvania’s 2017 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/allegheny-named-pennsylvanias-2017-river-of-the-year/): Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council will receive a $10,000 Leadership Grant for the Allegheny River Harrisburg, PA – Among the most biologically diverse watersheds in Pennsylvania, and a a federally designated National Wild and Scenic Recreation River, the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been voted the 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year.
- [Paul Cezanne](https://pawatersheds.org/nor-indeed-can-the-whale-possibly-be-otherwise-than-fragrant/): Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.
- [Eco Adventure Camp for the Youth](https://pawatersheds.org/lord-save-me-thinks-i-that-must-be-the-harpooneer-the-infernal-head-peddler/): He pays regular, was the rejoinder. But come, it's getting dreadful late, you had better be turning flukesit's a nice bed Sal and me slept in that ere bed the night we were spliced. There's plenty of room for two to kick about in that bed; it's an almighty big bed that. Why, afore we
- [The Stages of the Water Cycle?](https://pawatersheds.org/the-sunset-faded-to-twilight/): After the glimpse I had had of the Martians emerging from the cylinder in which they had come to the earth from their planet, a kind of fascination paralysed my actions. I remained standing knee-deep in the heather, staring at the mound that hid them. I was a battleground of fear and curiosity. I did
- [POWR announces 2017 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Awards](https://pawatersheds.org/powr-announces-2017-pennsylvania-sojourn-grant-awards/): Luzerne – The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Grants. These grants are awarded on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania Rivers. Grant recipients receive $500 for a single-day sojourn and $900 per day for multi-day sojourns.
- [Registration Open For The 2017 Delaware River Sojourn: June 17-23](https://pawatersheds.org/728-2/): Scholarships & Discounts Available, Volunteer River Cleanup Scheduled for June 16 WEST TRENTON, N.J. – Interested paddlers are invited to register for the 23rd Annual Delaware River Sojourn taking place June 17-23. The Delaware River Sojourn combines the experiences of guided paddling excursions with interpretive programs, camping, and camaraderie. Participants may sign up for the entire
- [Link Post: New adventure experience](https://pawatersheds.org/she-was-also-less-cold-and-cruel-than-most-green-martian-women/): After partaking of my evening meal of cheese-like food and milk I sought out Sola.
- [The Idea to “Crowd-source” saving the coast?](https://pawatersheds.org/where-flames-had-been-there-were-now-streamers-of-smoke/): In a few minutes there was, so far as the soldier could see, not a living thing left upon the common, and every bush and tree upon it that was not already a blackened skeleton was burning. The hussars had been on the road beyond the curvature of the ground, and he saw nothing of
- [Hello world!](https://pawatersheds.org/hello-world-2/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
- [How Drones Can Save Rainforests](https://pawatersheds.org/there-among-some-young-pine-trees-and-furze-bushes/): A sudden chill came over me. There was a loud shriek from a woman behind. I half turned, keeping my eyes fixed upon the cylinder still, from which other tentacles were now projecting, and began pushing my way back from the edge of the pit. I saw astonishment giving place to horror on the faces
- [2018 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2018-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/): Public to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Best River…Nominations Accepted From October 9, 2017 Through November 6, 2017 Luzerne – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2018 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 6, 2017 and then selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in
- [2018 River of the Year Voting Begins Today!](https://pawatersheds.org/2018-river-of-the-year-voting-begins-today/): Don't forget to vote for the 2017 River of the Year! More information on the nominees can be found here. Vote here! The voting period will extend from Tuesday November 21st to Friday December 22nd, 2017.
- [Generic Post Template](https://pawatersheds.org/generic-post/): For sleeping man, twas hard to choose between such winsome days and such seducing nights. But all the witcheries of that unwaning weather did not merely lend new spells and potencies to the outward world. Inward they turned upon the soul, especially when the still mild hours of eve came on; then, memory shot her
- [Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2018 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-begins-for-pennsylvanias-2018-river-of-the-year/): Harrisburg, PA – The public is invited to again vote online for the 2018 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among five waterways nominated across the state, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced today. “Regardless of what waterway finishes first, this competition fuels community support around our rivers and
- [A Few Days Left to Vote for the 2018 PA River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/a-few-days-left-to-vote-for-the-2018-pa-river-of-the-year/): Voting ends Friday December 22nd at 5:00 pm. We have removed the updated results from the voting platform to ensure that the correct winner is announced once the votes have been verified at the end of the campaign. If you haven't voted yet, vote at Vote for a 2018 River of the Year! and don't
- [Last Chance to Vote for the 2018 PA River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/last-chance-to-vote-for-the-2018-pa-river-of-the-year/): Today is the last day to vote for River of the Year! Vote before 5:00 pm! Vote here.
- [Loyalsock Creek Named PA 2018 River of the Year in Public Voting](https://pawatersheds.org/loyalsock-creek-named-pa-2018-river-of-the-year-in-public-voting/): Harrisburg, PA - Home to legions of paddlers, anglers, and other outdoors enthusiasts in north central Pennsylvania, Loyalsock Creek has been voted the 2018 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among five waterways nominated across the state. Results were announced jointly today by the Department of Conservation and
- [2018 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grant Round Closed](https://pawatersheds.org/2018-pennsylvania-sojourn-grant-round-closed/): The PA Sojourn Program is a nationally unique program that distributes more than $40,000 in grants across the state to support local organizations and their sojourn events. Each year, between 10 and 15 paddling events are supported under this program, encompassing over 500 river miles, 50+ on-the-water days, offering more than 100 educational programs and
- [2019 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2019-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/): Public to Vote on Pennsylvania’s Best River…Nominations Accepted from October 12, 2018 Through November 9, 2018 Luzerne – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2019 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 9, 2018 and then selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in
- [Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-begins-for-pennsylvanias-2019-river-of-the-year/): Harrisburg, PA – The public is invited to again vote online for the 2019 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among four waterways nominated across the state, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced today. “This annual undertaking is much more than a public vote gauging popularity of a Pennsylvania
- [Last Chance to Vote for the 2019 PA River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/last-chance-to-vote-for-the-2019-pa-river-of-the-year/): Today is the last day to vote for River of the Year! Vote before 5:00 pm! Vote here.
- [Clarion River Named PA 2019 River of the Year in Public Voting](https://pawatersheds.org/clarion-river-named-pa-2019-river-of-the-year-in-public-voting/): Harrisburg, PA - A Wild and Scenic River that draws legions of anglers, paddlers and other outdoors enthusiasts throughout the seasons, the Clarion River in northwestern Pennsylvania has been voted the state’s 2019 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among four waterways nominated across the state. Results were
- [Clarion River Days June 8th-9th](https://pawatersheds.org/clarion-river-days-june-8th-9th/): This family friendly event celebrates the beautiful Clarion River which recently won the ‘2019 River of the Year’ award in Pennsylvania and is the gateway to the iconic Cook Forest State Park here in the PA wilds. Clarion River Days offers a weekend of fun with free kayak and paddle board demos, outdoor recreation vendors,
- [Clarion River Sojourn August 17th - 18th](https://pawatersheds.org/clarion-river-sojourn-august-17th-18th/): Register for the Sojurn here. T-shirts are being sold here. Proceeds from the shirt sales will benefit the River of the Year program to support environmental education and conservation efforts throughout the watershed. For more information: kmaland@paconserve.org
- [2020 “River of the Year” Nominations Open](https://pawatersheds.org/2020-river-of-the-year-nominations-open/): Public to Vote on Pennsylvania's Best River... Nominations Accepted from October 22, 2019 Through November 15, 2019 Luzerne – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2020 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 15, 2019 and then selected nominations will be voted on by the public
- [Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2020 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/voting-begins-for-pennsylvanias-2020-river-of-the-year/): ​Harrisburg, PA -- The public is invited to again vote online for the 2020 Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among five waterways nominated throughout the state. "Regardless of the outcome, this competition builds community support around our rivers and streams, putting them in the public limelight," Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy
- [Last Chance to Vote for the 2020 PA River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/last-chance-to-vote-for-the-2020-pa-river-of-the-year/): Today is the last day to vote for River of the Year! Vote before 5:00 pm! Vote here.
- [Lackawanna River Named PA 2020 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/lackawanna-river-named-pa-2020-river-of-the-year/): Harrisburg, PA – A vibrant, cold-water “Class A” fishery in its middle and upper reaches, and a waterway that attracts more paddlers every year, the Lackawanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania has been voted the state’s 2020 River of the Year. “Emerging from a record number of public votes, the Lackawanna is most deserving of the

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- [Attend an Event](https://pawatersheds.org/watershed/attend-event/): Attend an Event Registration is now OPEN for Regional Watershed Workshops in the Northeast and Southeast See below for more information and registration link Please join POWR and your watershed colleagues and partners for learning and networking at one of our upcoming workshops. We will explore current water protection and conservation issues and strengthen regional
- [Meet Our Board](https://pawatersheds.org/about-us/board/): Meet the POWR Board Richard Sheldon joined POWR’s Board in July 2020. Rich joined Willis Towers Watson in January 2004. He is currently responsible for managing insurance carrier relations for several of the company’s largest trading partners. Rich has over 30 years of environmental consulting, and insurance underwriting, management, and brokerage experience. He has served
- [Apply for a Mini Grant](https://pawatersheds.org/sojourns/apply-for-a-mini-grant/): Apply for Mini Grant PA Sojourn Program The PA Sojourn Program is a nationally unique program that awards more than $50,000 in grants across the state to support local organizations and their sojourn events. On average POWR supports between 10 to 15 paddling events under this program. Over the years PA Sojourns supported by the
- [Partner Funding and Resources](https://pawatersheds.org/swag-funding/partner-funding-and-resources/): Partner Funding and Resources A New Planning Resource: On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced a new, collaborative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy. The strategy provides a clear blueprint for state agencies and their partner organizations to follow as they develop,
- [SWAG Success Stories](https://pawatersheds.org/swag-funding/swag-success-stories/): SWAG Success Stories “Thanks to the support of the SWAG Mini Grant Program, we’ve been able to provide safe and sustainable access to one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful natural resources. This project not only enhances recreational opportunities on Lake Lacawac but also supports our mission to connect people with nature through education, conservation, and responsible
- [SWAG Funding](https://pawatersheds.org/swag-funding/): SWAG Funding Statewide Watershed Access Grant The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), in partnership with the PA Fish and Boat Commission and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers the Statewide Waterway Access Grants (SWAG) program. Now in its fourth year, SWAG provides mini-grants of up to $30,000 to support community-led projects
- [Apply for SWAG Funding](https://pawatersheds.org/swag-funding/apply-for-swag-funding/): Apply for SWAG Funding Statewide Waterway Access Grant (SWAG): POWR administers the SWAG program with funding from the PA Fish and Boat Commission and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Eligible projects include acquisition, planning, design and engineering, portage, construction, or upgrade and rehabilitation of non-motorized public access to Pennsylvania waterways. Priority will be given
- [Tools & Resources](https://pawatersheds.org/watershed/tools-resources/): Tools and Resources for Watershed Organizations Click ‘+’ to expand resources. Click ‘-‘ to close resources. Featured Tools Template Annual Reports and Statewide Impacts Poster Planning and implementing projects is what you DO to protect and restore local waterways and watersheds But just as important is keeping track of important details that allow you to
- [Celebrate Successes Spotlight](https://pawatersheds.org/watershed/successes/): Celebrate Success Spotlight on Success Community Watershed Organization volunteer and staff leaders, along with key partner organizations and agencies, work together to accomplish great things for local watersheds and rivers. From streamside and in-stream habitat restoration projects, invasive species removal, and trash clean-ups to watershed educational events for youth and families and river paddling sojourns,
- [River of The Year](https://pawatersheds.org/river-of-the-year/): River of the Year Pennsylvania’s River of the Year is an honor designed to elevate public awareness of specific rivers and recognize important conservation needs and achievements. River of the Year designations have been presented annually since 1983. The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), an affiliate of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, administers the
- [Attend a Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/sojourns/attend-sojourn/): Attend a Sojourn 2026 Sojourns To view a map of sojourns planned statewide this year, click on this link: 2026 River Sojourn Story Map2026 PA Sojourn Mini-Grantees:Allegheny Valley Conservancy for the AVC Allegheny River Sojourn scheduled for August 7, 2026.Conemaugh Valley Conservancy for the Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn scheduled for June 4 through June 7, 2026.Endless
- [Celebrate the River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/about-river-of-the-year/celebrate-roy/): Celebrate the 2026 River of the Year: The Conestoga River The Conestoga River in southeastern Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the Commonwealth’s 2026 River of the Year, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) Vice President Janet Sweeney announced.“Pennsylvania’s
- [Nominate a River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/about-river-of-the-year/nominate-roy/): Nominate a River Nomination Details Each year Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the Pennsylvania River of the Year.Nominations must be submitted online and include the waterway’s restoration and conservation needs and successes, as well as celebration plans if the nominee is voted as the River of the Year. The nomination period
- [Join Us](https://pawatersheds.org/watershed/join-us/): Join Us Representing a network of local watershed groups advancing protection and enjoyment of Pennsylvania’s watersheds, POWR connects and builds capacity and supports shared values among our members.To better meet the needs of the community watershed organizations, individuals, and other organizations dedicated to protecting, enhancing and showcasing the recreation value of our water resources and
- [Contact staff](https://pawatersheds.org/about-us/contact/): Contact Staff Contact Us At this time, the best way to reach us is still by email. We respond as quickly as we can and will be happy to set up a time to talk with you. Should you need to mail anything to us, please use the address below. Thank you.Address1151 Oak StreetPittston, PA
- [Vote for a 2026 River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2026-river-of-the-year/): Learn more about the Nominees.Review the nominees, click on the vote button under your choice for 2026 River of the Year, scroll to the bottom and enter your email address and press Enter! Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. Voting ends January 16th!
- [2026 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2026-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Chillisquaque Creek A 20-mile-long tributary of the Susquehanna River’s West Branch, the Chillisquaque Creek flows through Northumberland and Montour counties. Nominated by Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, it is the perfect microcosm of the Susquehanna River basin it feeds, and River of the Year designation could be a vital opportunity for both the creek and local
- [River of the Year Archives](https://pawatersheds.org/about-river-of-the-year/roy-archives/): River of the Year Archives Pennsylvania’s River of the Year honors have been presented annually since 1983. Past Rivers of the Year 2025 – Delaware River2024 – Allegheny River2023 – North Branch Susquehanna River2022 – French Creek2021 – Shenango River2020– Lackawanna River2019– Clarion River2018 – Loyalsock Creek2017 – Allegheny River2016 – North Branch Susquehanna River2015– Conewango
- [2025 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2025-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Delaware River The Delaware River is of historical, recreational, and natural importance to the country. The river that marks Washington’s crossing, the turning point of the Revolutionary War, it was crucial in the industrial revolution, and now the Delaware River Port is the largest freshwater port in the world. While over 14 million people depend
- [Vote for a 2025 River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2025-river-of-the-year/): Learn more about the Nominees.Review the nominees, click on your choice for 2025 River of the Year, and press Enter! Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. Voting has ended. Check back soon for more information!
- [Vote for a River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/about-river-of-the-year/vote-roy/): Vote for the River of the Year Each year, the public is invited to vote online for the Pennsylvania River of the Year, choosing from among waterways selected from all those nominated across the state. A selection committee determines the slate of rivers for voting based on the conservation needs and successes, as well as
- [2024 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2024-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Allegheny River The historic Allegheny River starts as a stream in Potter County, meandering through a field of wildflowers before crossing briefly through New York and then through six counties in Western Pennsylvania. The 325-mile river ends in Pittsburgh where it meets the Monongahela River and flows into the Ohio River, providing drinking water to
- [Vote for a 2024 River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2024-river-of-the-year/): Learn more about the Nominees.Review the nominees, click on your choice for 2024 River of the Year, and press Enter! Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. Voting ends January 19, 2024!
- [Conference](https://pawatersheds.org/watershed/attend-event/conference/): Statewide Conference Thank you for a wonderful Statewide Watershed Conference If you were unable to attend the conference, please let us know why by responding to this short Survey Over 100 watershed colleagues and friends attended the 2023 Statewide Watershed Conference at a new location- Altoona, PA- l for two days of inspiring, engaging, and
- [2023 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2023-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Conestoga River Meandering along a 63-mile course and draining just over 475 miles of watershed on its way to the Susquehanna, the Conestoga River is the very heart of Lancaster County. She has driven our economic development, recreational activities and been host to some of the most significant history in our nation. She is ever
- [Vote for a 2023 River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2023-river-of-the-year/): Learn more about the Nominees.Voting for River of the Year has now ended. Check back soon for results! Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. You can also vote on Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Facebook page.
- [2022 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2022-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Catawissa Creek Catawissa Creek is an incredibly beautiful, 41-mile tributary of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River that flows through three counties: Luzerne, Schuylkill and Columbia. Unfortunately, the creek’s aquatic ecosystem has been seriously damaged by a history of abandoned mine drainage issues connected to five mine tunnel discharges. This creates an environmental hurdle
- [Vote for a 2022 River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2022-river-of-the-year/): Learn more about the Nominees.Voting begins Monday November 29th! Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. You can also vote on Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers Facebook page.
- [News](https://pawatersheds.org/news/): News EJ Speaker Series: Grants Innovation at DEP Discover New Funding Opportunities for Your Environmental Projects! The Office of Environmental Justice invites you to join the next installment of our Environmental Justice Speaker Series: Overview of Grant Innovation at DEP 📅 November 4, 2026🕓 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Do you have an environmental improvement
- [Plan a Safe Trip](https://pawatersheds.org/sojourns/plan/): Plan a Safe Trip Safety First A paddling trip down a treasured stream or river can be a safe, fun and exciting adventure. But like any outdoor activity, there are risks that must be assessed and addressed. With proper planning, your organization can host an amazing experience that paddlers will enjoy while staying safe. Hopefully,
- [Sojourn Success Stories](https://pawatersheds.org/sojourns/sojourn-success/): Sojourn Success Stories Every trip, every mile, is a story Every year organizations across the commonwealth host fun, educational, inspiring paddling trips along PA’s iconic streams and rivers. Sometimes Mother Nature cooperates with warm sunshine and gentle breezes. Other times it seems to be as wet above water as below. But as long as conditions
- [Contact](https://pawatersheds.org/contact-2/): Contact Angela Vitkoski regarding River of the Year information or questions or visit www.pariveroftheyear.org:Phone: (570) 718-6507e-mail: avitkoski@pecpa.org For all other Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) inquiries, contact avitkoski@pecpa.org
- [Mission/Vision](https://pawatersheds.org/about-us/mission-vision/): Mission & Vision Mission Statement To provide the tools, training, education and resources that empower community watershed organization leaders and volunteers to protect and restore rivers and streams, advocate for sound water resource management and policies, and facilitate stewardship and enjoyment of Pennsylvania’s waterways. Vision Pennsylvania’s community watershed organizations are effective in their efforts to
- [Sojourns](https://pawatersheds.org/sojourns/): Sojourns What is a "sojourn?" A sojourn is fun and safe adventure on a stream, creek, river, lake or other body of water in a self powered craft such as kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board, or even an inner tube! Sojourns typically begin upstream and paddlers or “floaters” make their way downstream. While doing so
- [Watershed Orgs](https://pawatersheds.org/watershed/): Watershed Organizations Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of community-based watershed organizations (CWOs). Most are small, non-profits with limited annual budgets and few or no professional staff supported by active and passionate volunteers, represented in all regions of the state from the Ohio River Basin to the Delaware River Basin.Each year, thousands of volunteers affiliated with
- [about us](https://pawatersheds.org/about-us/): About Us The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers (POWR) is a nonprofit organization driven to protect and celebrate Pennsylvania’s waterways and watersheds. POWR operates through direct work with and in support of local community watershed organizations with similar missions. POWR’s programs and outreach efforts facilitate the protection, restoration and enjoyment of our common wealth
- [Peer to Peer Exchange](https://pawatersheds.org/peer-to-peer-exchange/)
- [2020 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2020-river-of-the-year-2/): The Lackawanna River A vibrant, cold-water “Class A” fishery in its middle and upper reaches, and a waterway that attracts more paddlers every year, the Lackawanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania has been voted the state’s 2020 River of the Year. “Emerging from a record number of public votes, the Lackawanna is most deserving of the
- [2014 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2014-river-of-the-year-home/2014-river-of-the-year/): The Schuylkill River The Schuylkill River in eastern Pennsylvania has been voted the 2014 Pennsylvania River of the Year following a five week public voting period. The Schuylkill River won with 43% of the popular vote. The applicant, the Schuylkill River Greenway Association, which manages the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area, will receive
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- [Blog](https://pawatersheds.org/blog/): EJ Speaker Series: Grants Innovation at DEP Discover New Funding Opportunities for Your Environmental Projects! The Office of Environmental Justice invites you to join the next installment of our Environmental Justice Speaker Series: Overview of Grant Innovation at DEP 📅 November 4, 2026🕓 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Do you have an environmental improvement project
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- [Events](https://pawatersheds.org/events-3/): CONTENTS
- [Upcoming Events](https://pawatersheds.org/events-2/): We’ll keep you posted…
- [News (old)](https://pawatersheds.org/news-old/): January 15, 2020 POWR is STILL Tweeting! Follow us on Twitter: @PAwatersheds to receive news, notices, and updates about upcoming events, workshops, grant opportunities, proposed rules and recently released agency reports, and other important information.
- [2020 River of the Year Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2020-river-of-the-year-events/): Events to be announced soon!
- [2020 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2020-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Brandywine Creek The Brandywine Creek is made up of the East Branch, West Branch, and the Main Stem of the Brandywine for a total of 60 water miles. The headwaters in both the East and West Branches have been designated as “High Quality” and are annually stocked with trout for recreational fishing, yet the overall
- [2020 PA River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/pa-river-of-the-year/2020-pa-river-of-the-year/): January 29, 2020 Lackawanna River Named 2020 PA River of the Year - Click here to read the press release from PA DCNR: PA DCNR Announces the 2020 PA River of the Year December 9, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2019 Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2020 River of the Year Harrisburg, PA -
- [2020 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2020-river-of-the-year/): Public to Vote on Pennsylvania's Best River... Nominations Accepted from October 22, 2019 Through November 15, 2019 Luzerne – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2020 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 15, 2019 and then selected nominations will be voted on by the public
- [Watershed Group Successes](https://pawatersheds.org/news-old/watershed-group-successes/): Coming soon...
- [POWR Partner News](https://pawatersheds.org/news-old/powr-partner-news/): September 18, 2020 Stream and Buffer Ecology Workshop Hosted by Stroud Water Research Center November 10, 2020 from 9:30 until 3:30- attend all or just some sessions REGISTER 9:30 Welcome and Overview of the Day 9:45 Introduction to Stream Ecology and Links to Riparian Forests– David Wise, SWRC 10:15 Video of restoration elements at SWRC and
- [POWR News](https://pawatersheds.org/news-old/powr-news/): New Map of PA Watershed Organizations Available POWR has created an interactive GIS-based map of Pennsylvania’s known community watershed organizations (CWOs), watershed alliances and coalitions, and other organizations whose missions include water resource conservation, restoration, and education. We believe the potential applications of this tool include the ability to connect CWOs with potential regional partners
- [POWR Partner Events](https://pawatersheds.org/events-2/powr-partner-events/): We'll update you soon...
- [POWR Member Events](https://pawatersheds.org/events-2/powr-member-events/): None at this time...
- [Other Resources](https://pawatersheds.org/resources/other/): New Map of PA Watershed Organizations Available POWR has created an interactive GIS-based map of Pennsylvania’s known community watershed organizations (CWOs), watershed alliances and coalitions, and other organizations whose missions include water resource conservation, restoration, and education. We believe the potential applications of this tool include the ability to connect CWOs with potential regional partners
- [Education](https://pawatersheds.org/resources/education/): Two Virtual Western PA Watershed Workshops Scheduled: Oct 7 and 9 POWR is hosting TWO virtual workshops in October. While we wish we could gather in person for these "regional workshops," the networking opportunities and presentations will still be meaningful and informative. Both will offer the chance to share resource, partnership, and program information and
- [Services for CWOs](https://pawatersheds.org/resources/services-for-cwos/): Coming soon...
- [2019 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2019-river-of-the-year/)
- [2019 River of the Year Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2019-river-of-the-year-events/): Events Planned June June 8, 2019 - Walk on the Wild Side June 8, 2019 - North Country Trail Association - Fire Tower Hike June 8-9, 2019 - Clarion River Days June 8-9, 2019 - Cook Forest State Park French & Indian War Encampment June 15, 2019 - Ridgway Y Fitness Challenge July July 28, 2019
- [2019 PA River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/pa-river-of-the-year/2019-pa-river-of-the-year/): July 19, 2019 Register for the Clarion River of the Year Sojourn Now!! Click here for details: 2019 Clarion River of the Year Sojourn Registration Order your 2019 Clarion River of the Year T-Shirt here: 2019 Clarion River of the Year t-shirt order form 2019 Pennsylvania River of the Year: The Clarion River A Wild and Scenic
- [PA River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/pa-river-of-the-year/): For the past twenty years, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has annually recognized one river as the River of the Year. This recognition is done to raise awareness of the important recreational, ecological, and historical resources associated with the state’s rivers and streams. The River of the Year is celebrated throughout
- [Other Grant Opportunities](https://pawatersheds.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities/): None at this time.
- [POWR Grants](https://pawatersheds.org/grants/powr-grants/): None at this time.
- [Education](https://pawatersheds.org/education/): The information previously found here is now located within "Education" under the "Resources" tab on the home page.
- [2019 Sojourns](https://pawatersheds.org/2019-sojourns/): To view a map of sojourns planned statewide this year, click on this link: 2019 Sojourn Map May 4-5, 2019 Swatara Watershed Association Travel Through Time on the Swatara Sojourn - Paddle 30 miles over two days, and sleep on the banks of the Swatara Creek. Starting at Route 645 S of Pine Grove,
- [2019 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2019-river-of-the-year-2/): The Clarion River A Wild and Scenic River that draws legions of anglers, paddlers and other outdoors enthusiasts throughout the seasons, the Clarion River in northwestern Pennsylvania has been voted the state’s 2019 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among four waterways nominated across the state. Results were
- [Resources](https://pawatersheds.org/resources/): Pennsylvania Environmental Council Bill Tracker Here you’ll find information, analysis, important dates, and status updates on pending state legislation and regulation that affects environmental and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania. Click here for more information. Sojourn Organizer's Guide Here you'll find POWR's Sojourn Organizers Guide. An introductory manual to organizing a sojourn event on your waterway. This
- [2018 Sojourns](https://pawatersheds.org/2018-sojourns/): 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 12 and 17 paddling events each year, encompassing over 500 river miles and
- [ACA Insurance](https://pawatersheds.org/aca-insurance/): The ACA will issue a certificate of insurance, evidencing coverage, to all Affiliates and their event organizers in good membership standing for their events. The ACA’s insurance may cover third parties associated with an event (ex: sponsors, landowners, etc.) by naming them as “additional insureds.” If a third party requests an “Additional Insured” listing, the
- [POWR General Liability Insurance](https://pawatersheds.org/general-liability-insurance/): As a nonprofit watershed organization working in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers would like to invite you to participate in our General Liability Insurance program. This steeply discounted basic and umbrella insurance coverage is a service POWR provides as part of our mission to support watershed groups and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania.
- [tests](https://pawatersheds.org/tests/): Protect Our Rivers Providing the tools, training, education and resources that empower leaders and volunteers to protect and restore Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams. Join Us Saving Bizarre Biodiversity Recent Posts EJ Speaker Series: Grants Innovation at DEP Discover New... September 29, 2026 Read More POWR Announces 2026 PA Sojourn Grant Awards News for... April 15,
- [2018 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2018-river-of-the-year/2018-river-of-the-year/): The Loyalsock Creek Home to legions of paddlers, anglers, and other outdoors enthusiasts in north central Pennsylvania, Loyalsock Creek has been voted the 2018 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among five waterways nominated across the state. Results were announced jointly today by the Department of Conservation
- [2018 River of the Year Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2018-river-of-the-year/2018-river-of-the-year-events/): Loyalsock Creek River of the Year Events Hosted by Middle Susquehanna RIVERKEEPER Come join us for Celebration Activities Throughout 2018 Check back soon for updates and events!
- [2018 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2018-river-of-the-year/)
- [2017 Sojourns](https://pawatersheds.org/2017-sojourns/): 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 12 and 17 paddling events each year, encompassing over 500 river miles
- [](https://pawatersheds.org/home/): May 7, 2020 POWR Requests Your Responses to a 2020 Survey of Community Watershed Associations Although POWR has postponed many of our in-person events and workshops, we remain committed to providing Pennsylvania’s watershed organizations the tools, resources, and educational opportunities you need to continue conservation, restoration, and education efforts in your local watershed. In order
- [Grants](https://pawatersheds.org/grants/)
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- [2017 River of the Year Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2017-river-of-the-year/2017-river-of-the-year/2017-river-of-the-year-events/): Allegheny River of the Year Events Hosted by Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council Come join us for Celebration Activities Throughout 2017 April 7, 2017 Allegheny College Creek Connections Student Research Symposium Penn Soil RC&D Executive Director Wes Ramsey has been invited to do a presentation on the Allegheny River winning the 2017 PA River
- [2017 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2017-river-of-the-year/2017-river-of-the-year/): The Allegheny River Among the most biologically diverse watersheds in Pennsylvania, and a a federally designated National Wild and Scenic Recreation River, the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania has been voted the 2017 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The general public was invited to vote online Nov. 14-Dec.19, choosing from among four waterways nominated across
- [2017 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2017-river-of-the-year/2017-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Allegheny River The Allegheny River is over 315 miles long, and with a watershed area of 11,580 square miles, contributes 60 percent of the Ohio River flow at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Including its tributaries, the Allegheny River system is the location of the most diverse and populous freshwater mussel habitat in the world, and is one
- [2017 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2017-river-of-the-year/)
- [2016 River of the Year Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2016-river-of-the-year/2016-river-of-the-year-events/): Susquehanna North Branch River of the Year Events Hosted by Endless Mountains Heritage Region and Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Come join us for Celebration Activities Throughout 2016 Susquehanna Sojourns The Susquehanna Sojourns are guided paddling experiences that celebrate the Susquehanna as PA's "River of the Year" in 2016! What: These guided, multi-day paddling and camping trips will give
- [2016 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2016-river-of-the-year/2016-river-of-the-year/): The Susquehanna North Branch Steeped in historical and recreational value, the freeflowing Susquehanna River North Branch in northeastern Pennsylvania has been voted the 2016 Pennsylvania River of the Year following a five-week public voting period. The general public was invited to vote online Nov. 13-Dec.14, choosing from among five waterways nominated across the state. Results
- [Vote for a 2016 River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2016-river-of-the-year/): More information on Nominees. Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. You can also vote on Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers' Facebook page.
- [2016 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2016-river-of-the-year-nominees/): Kiski-Conemaugh River The Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers offer 80 miles of paddling along the borders of Cambria, Westmoreland, Indiana, and Armstrong Counties. The rivers are part of the Pittsburgh-to-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway™, with nearby bike trails and historic communities. The rivers present several character changes. The Conemaugh features the 1,560 feet deep Conemaugh Gorge and 1,308
- [2016 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2016-river-of-the-year/)
- [2015 River of the Year Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2015-river-of-the-year-2/2015-river-of-the-year-events/): Conewango Creek River of the Year Events Hosted by Conewango Creek Watershed Association Come join us for Celebration Activities Throughout 2015 The Conewango Creek Watershed Association is planning to integrate “the River of the Year message” in a river sojourn focusing on the watershed’s history, wildlife, local fisheries and related topics, according to board member
- [2015 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2015-river-of-the-year-2/)
- [2015 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2015-river-of-the-year-2/2015-river-of-the-year/): The Conewango Creek The Conewango Creek in northwestern Pennsylvania has been voted the 2015 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The general public was invited to vote online for the designation from Nov. 10-Dec. 15, choosing from among five waterways nominated across the state. The Conewango won with 42% of the popular vote. The applicant for the winning
- [2015 River of the Year Nominees](https://pawatersheds.org/2015-river-of-the-year-nominees-3/): The Conewango Creek The Conewango Creek has a quality and biodiversity which rivals French Creek of northwestern Pennsylvania despite sediment pollution problems caused by rural, agricultural, and urban stormwater issues. Unique fish confirmed in the Conewango include the burbot, once thought to be extirpated, and the paddle fish which was reintroduced to the area. The
- [2014 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2014-river-of-the-year-home/)
- [2015 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/2015-river-of-the-year-nominees-2/): 2015 River of the Year Nominees will be announced shortly! Check back soon for more information! About the River of the Year Program The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR), administer the River of the Year program. Pennsylvania's River of the Year is an honor designed to elevate public awareness of specific rivers and
- [2014 River of the Year Events](https://pawatersheds.org/2014-river-of-the-year-home/2014-river-of-the-year-events/): Events Planned The Schuylkill River Greenway Association plans to integrate the River of the Year message in its existing programs, including the Schuylkill River Sojourn (a seven day sojourn held annually since 1999), newer pedal/paddle events, and a bike tour series on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail. Additionally, POWR and DCNR will work with the
- [Vote for a 2015 River of the Year!](https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2015-river-of-the-year/): Thank you to everyone who participated! The voting period is now over. Check back soon for updates! More information on Nominees. Alternate Voting Options: If this link does not appear, you can vote here. You can also vote on Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers' Facebook page.
- [River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/about-river-of-the-year/): About River of the Year: For the past twenty years, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has annually recognized one river as the River of the Year. This recognition is done to raise awareness of the important recreational, ecological, and historical resources associated with the state’s rivers and streams. The River of

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## Events

- [EJ Speaker Series: Grants Innovation at DEP](https://pawatersheds.org/event/ej-speaker-series-grants-innovation-at-dep/): The Office of Environmental Justice invites you to their next upcoming Environmental Justice Speaker Series; Overview of Grant Innovation at DEP on November 4, 2026 at 4pm. Do you have an environmental improvement project that needs funding? If so, DEP’s new Grants Innovation Officer is here to help! Come learn about this new role at
- [18th Annual Allegheny River Cleanup](https://pawatersheds.org/event/18th-annual-allegheny-river-cleanup/): The 2026 (18th Annual) Allegheny River Clean-up will take place from Thursday, September 17th until Saturday, September 19th, 2026. This year they're planning to spend all 3 days on the Allegheny River (2017 & 2024 Pennsylvania River of the Year). Note: They have reached our capacity for canoes and shuttles for Thursday, Sept 17 and
- [Conestoga River Days - 9-18-2026](https://pawatersheds.org/event/conestoga-river-days-9-18-2026/): The Conestoga River Club has planned an evening by the Conestoga for anyone who wants to learn, play, and connect with nature. Participants can go on a self guided scavenger hunt, looking for plants and animals, or they can learn how to fly-fish with specialists along the water. We will have volunteers at Reigart's Landing
- [Connecting with the Natural World](https://pawatersheds.org/event/connecting-with-the-natural-world/): CONNECTING TO THE NATURAL WORLD Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 10:00AM to 5:00PM Danzig Cottage - Laurelville Retreat Center, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 On the cusp of the Summer Solstice, join Forest Therapy Guide Robert Hensley for a one-day retreat in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. We will spend our time inside and out,
- [Licensing Water Well Drillers for Enhanced Safe Drinking Water and Strengthened Public Safety](https://pawatersheds.org/event/licensing-water-well-drillers-for-enhanced-safe-drinking-water-and-strengthened-public-safety/): Water wells are the primary source of drinking water for millions of Pennsylvanians. Yet, the Commonwealth is one of only two states to not enforce industry standards for well siting and construction and only one of three states that does not have statewide industry licensing requirements. The proper siting and construction of private wells is
- [Allegheny River Sojourn - Allegheny Valley Conservancy](https://pawatersheds.org/event/allegheny-river-sojourn-allegheny-valley-conservancy/): The Allegheny River Sojourn offers participants a guided paddling experience on the Allegheny River, featuring scenic river views, opportunities to observe wildlife such as eagles, and a connection to the Trail Town riverfront community of Franklin. Introducing the mission of the Allegheny Valley Conservancy, this one-day event blends outdoor recreation, environmental education, and community gathering,
- [30th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn - Wildlands Conservancy](https://pawatersheds.org/event/30th-annual-lehigh-river-sojourn-wildlands-conservancy/): The 30th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 19th-21st, is Wildlands Conservancy's partnership event. It is a guided trip through the Lehigh River Watershed. The event begins in Easton and ends in the Pocono Mountains. Sojourners travel through our region's metro- wilderness- treasuring scenic views, visits from resident wildlife and a shared appreciation for preserving the
- [River Exploration Series - Venture Outdoors](https://pawatersheds.org/event/river-exploration-series-venture-outdoors/): Join Venture Outdoors for our River Exploration Series with educational paddle outings on our area's rivers throughout 2026. Outings include beginner river paddles, island exploration, river history, and learn-to-lock-through trips. Rent a kayak from us or bring your own. Safety briefing and PFDs included. Join our trip leaders as we take in all that PA
- [2026 Delaware River Sojourn "Our Nation's River" - Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2026-delaware-river-sojourn-our-nations-river-upper-delaware-preservation-coalition/): The 2026 Delaware River Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping adventure along the Delaware River, is happening June 20-26. Join us as we celebrate the Sojourn’s 31st journey as "Our Nation's River" during America's 250th year! The Sojourn combines on-water experiences and educational learning opportunities and is geared for folks of all ages and experience
- [Allegheny River Sojourn - Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/allegheny-river-sojourn-three-rivers-waterkeeper/): Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper on the Allegheny River in Franklin, PA, for a celebration of the summer season and clean water. The Allegheny River Sojourn takes place Saturday, June 27th, with a 9-mile kayak or canoe trip from Franklin, PA, down to Fisherman’s Cove, followed by a social hour at the outfitter, Outdoor Allegheny River
- [Susquehanna River Sojourn: Overnight Paddle & Stewardship Event - The Abby Outdoor Initiative](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-river-sojourn-overnight-paddle-stewardship-event-the-abby-outdoor-initiative/): Join the Susquehanna River Sojourn for an overnight, immersive paddling adventure! Beginner paddlers, teens (14+) with guardians, and adults are welcome. Learn basic paddling skills, water safety, and Leave No Trace principles while exploring Pennsylvania’s beautiful Susquehanna River. Scholarships and pay-what-you-can options ensure accessibility. For more information and registration, visit: www.abbyoutdoorintitiative.org
- [Flowing Forward with the Swatara Creek Collaborative Sojourn - Swatara Watershed Association](https://pawatersheds.org/event/flowing-forward-with-the-swatara-creek-collaborative-sojourn-swatara-watershed-association/): The Swatara Sojourn returns for a scenic guided paddle down the Swatara Creek. Starting at Swatara Creek Park near Hershey and finishing at Fulling Mill Road Access near Middletown. This leisurely trip is perfect for paddlers of all skill levels looking to explore one of central Pennsylvania's most beautiful waterways. Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for
- [Summer Paddle Fest - Shenango River Watchers](https://pawatersheds.org/event/summer-paddle-fest-shenango-river-watchers/): Paddle Fest is a family-friendly float down the first 9 miles of the Shenango River, from just below Pymatuning Dam to Riverside Park in Greenville. Drop your kayak at the Pymatuning launch (10 Water Trail Drive), then park your car at Riverside. Shuttles run every half hour from 8-11, and you float back to Riverside
- [Schuylkill River Sojourn - Schuylkill River Greenways Association](https://pawatersheds.org/event/schuylkill-river-sojourn-schuylkill-river-greenways-association/): The Schuylkill River Sojourn is the annual 112-mile guided kayak/canoe trip that begins June 13th in the headwaters of the Schuylkill River in Schuylkill Haven, PA and travels through 5 counties and ends along Philadelphia's iconic Boathouse Row 7 days later. The Sojourn includes meals, camping locations along the water, gear storage, shuttles, guides and
- [Kayaks and Kamraderie: Sojourn on Pittsburgh’s Rivers - Riverlife](https://pawatersheds.org/event/kayaks-and-kamraderie-sojourn-on-pittsburghs-rivers-riverlife-6/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and
- [Kayaks and Kamraderie: Sojourn on Pittsburgh’s Rivers - Riverlife](https://pawatersheds.org/event/kayaks-and-kamraderie-sojourn-on-pittsburghs-rivers-riverlife-5/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and
- [Kayaks and Kamraderie: Sojourn on Pittsburgh’s Rivers - Riverlife](https://pawatersheds.org/event/kayaks-and-kamraderie-sojourn-on-pittsburghs-rivers-riverlife-4/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and
- [Kayaks and Kamraderie: Sojourn on Pittsburgh’s Rivers - Riverlife](https://pawatersheds.org/event/kayaks-and-kamraderie-sojourn-on-pittsburghs-rivers-riverlife-3/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and
- [Kayaks and Kamraderie: Sojourn on Pittsburgh’s Rivers - Riverlife](https://pawatersheds.org/event/kayaks-and-kamraderie-sojourn-on-pittsburghs-rivers-riverlife-2/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and
- [Kayaks and Kamraderie: Sojourn on Pittsburgh’s Rivers - Riverlife](https://pawatersheds.org/event/kayaks-and-kamraderie-sojourn-on-pittsburghs-rivers-riverlife/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s communities to paddling opportunities with the dramatic backdrop of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Kayaks and Kamraderie: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Rivers Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Attendees will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh, where the Allegheny and
- [Three Rivers Water Trail Care - Friends of the Riverfront](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-water-trail-care-friends-of-the-riverfront-5/): Friends of the Riverfront is celebrating 35 years of developing and maintaining both the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Three Rivers Water Trail! With 35 miles of land trail developed, 35 more miles in development, and over 34 water trail launches, Friends relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain the trails so they are
- [Three Rivers Water Trail Care - Friends of the Riverfront](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-water-trail-care-friends-of-the-riverfront-4/): Friends of the Riverfront is celebrating 35 years of developing and maintaining both the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Three Rivers Water Trail! With 35 miles of land trail developed, 35 more miles in development, and over 34 water trail launches, Friends relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain the trails so they are
- [Three Rivers Water Trail Care - Friends of the Riverfront](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-water-trail-care-friends-of-the-riverfront-3/): Friends of the Riverfront is celebrating 35 years of developing and maintaining both the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Three Rivers Water Trail! With 35 miles of land trail developed, 35 more miles in development, and over 34 water trail launches, Friends relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain the trails so they are
- [Three Rivers Water Trail Care - Friends of the Riverfront](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-water-trail-care-friends-of-the-riverfront-2/): Friends of the Riverfront is celebrating 35 years of developing and maintaining both the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Three Rivers Water Trail! With 35 miles of land trail developed, 35 more miles in development, and over 34 water trail launches, Friends relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain the trails so they are
- [Three Rivers Water Trail Care - Friends of the Riverfront](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-water-trail-care-friends-of-the-riverfront/): Friends of the Riverfront is celebrating 35 years of developing and maintaining both the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Three Rivers Water Trail! With 35 miles of land trail developed, 35 more miles in development, and over 34 water trail launches, Friends relies heavily on volunteers to help maintain the trails, so they are
- [2026 French Creek Summer Sojourn - French Creek Valley Conservancy](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2026-french-creek-summer-sojourn-french-creek-valley-conservancy/): We have a great day of French Creek fun planned! Paddlers will start at Cambridge Landing Boat Launch in Cambridge Springs and enjoy a leisurely, 10-mile float/paddle down a beautiful and remote section of French Creek where they will observe wildlife and the stunning beauty of French Creek (Safety Boaters will be present). The first
- [Annual Youth Heritage Sojourn - Endless Mountains Heritage Region](https://pawatersheds.org/event/annual-youth-heritage-sojourn-endless-mountains-heritage-region/): Calling all students in grades 6 through 12! The Endless Mountains Heritage Region is partnering again with Endless Mountains Outfitters for our annual Youth Heritage Sojourn! Participants should meet at Endless Mountains Outfitters (7474 PA-187, Sugar Run, PA 18846) at 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 for the fun-filled 32-mile adventure over a three-day, two-night
- [Women on the Water Sojourn - Endless Mountains Heritage Region](https://pawatersheds.org/event/women-on-the-water-sojourn-endless-mountains-heritage-region/): Calling all women who love spending time outdoors! The EMHR is hosting a special Women on the Water Sojourn - a three-day paddling experience featuring engaging and educational workshops that inspire participants and highlight conservation efforts and outdoor resources. Camping accommodations will be at Camp Lackawanna in Tunkhannock. There will be shared cabins with up
- [Annual North Branch Sojourn - Endless Mountains Heritage Region](https://pawatersheds.org/event/annual-north-branch-sojourn-endless-mountains-heritage-region/): Take an epic four-day river adventure down the Susquehanna River’s North Branch with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region! The annual North Branch Sojourn on July 23-26, in partnership with Endless Mountains Outfitters and Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, will begin at the French Azilum Historic Site in Bradford County and go to Plains Township in
- [Free Workshop and Networking Event: Advancing Watershed Restoration in PA](https://pawatersheds.org/event/free-workshop-and-networking-event-advancing-watershed-restoration-in-pa/): Please join POWR's partner, the Freshwater Research Institute at Susquehanna University for a Join us for a full-day convening focused on advancing process-based watershed restoration in Pennsylvania. Practitioners, partners, and students will come together to share perspectives, explore implementation across scales, and discuss monitoring approaches that support broader adoption. The day will include field-based learning
- [Nature Journaling Workshop in Middletown, PA: Hosted by Swatara Watershed Association](https://pawatersheds.org/event/nature-journaling-workshop-in-middletown-pa-hosted-by-swatara-watershed-association/): Connect with nature and unleash your creativity with Meg Lemieur at the Nature Journaling Workshop - no artistic skills required! Join Swatara Watershed Association in Nature Journaling at Hoffer Park in Middletown, PA. Artist in Residence Meg Lemieur will guide a nature journaling workshop - collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections and explanations about the
- [Community Presentation: SCRA's Two-year Watershed Assessment and Restoration Plan](https://pawatersheds.org/event/community-presentation-scras-two-year-watershed-assessment-and-restoration-plan/): The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance (SCRA) would like to invite members, friends, and community members to an important presentation about the future of the Creek's restoration efforts. The Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance (SCRA), in partnership with Tetra Tech, Inc., recently completed a two-year Watershed Assessment and Restoration Plan for the Upper Shamokin Creek. This study
- [2025 FUDR RIVERFEST](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2025-fudr-riverfest/): Friends of the Upper Delaware River are hosting the 3rd Annual FURD RIVERFEST . It is An event that celebrates the river and what it means for the people and communities that live in its watershed! Giveaways, Kids Crafts, Fun Activities, Food and Drinks, and Conservation/Local Organization Tables! Where Hancock Town Square 20 E Main
- [4th Annual Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival](https://pawatersheds.org/event/4th-annual-susquehanna-valley-watershed-festival/): Join the watershed organization of Columbia County and the central Susquehanna Valley for a fun filled day including educational display, games and prizes, 50/50 and basket raffles, food and music. This is family friendly event, so come on out and learn more about what local watershed organizations are doing to restore and protect water quality
- [Swatara Watershed Association: Nature Journaling Workshop](https://pawatersheds.org/event/swatara-watershed-association-nature-journaling-workshop/): Welcome nature lovers and artists! Join Swatara Watershed Association 9 AM for a Nature Journaling Workshop at the Bordner Cabin. Artist in Residence Meg Lemieur will guide participants in a fun and creative nature journaling workshop – collecting and organizing observations, questions, connections and explanations about the natural world on paper, using words, pictures and
- [Verona Accessible Kayak Launch Grand Opening](https://pawatersheds.org/event/verona-accessible-kayak-launch-grand-opening/): Join us and our partners Steel City Rowing and Verona Borough to celebrate the launch of something big — Verona’s brand-new ADA accessible dock! We’re throwing a riverfront party jam packed with FREE activities to mark this exciting milestone, and you’re invited to kick off the summer with us! We’re starting the day with
- [Spring 2025 Confluence at Westminster College](https://pawatersheds.org/event/spring-2025-confluence-at-westminster-college/): The Power of Community: Spring 2025 Confluence at Westminster College The Spring 2025 Confluence, hosted at Westminster College on June 6, 2025, is fast approaching, and it’s time to get excited about a gathering that will bring together some of the brightest minds in water conservation, restoration, and environmental protection. This year, we are thrilled to welcome professionals, academics,
- [Schuylkill River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/schuylkill-river-sojourn-5/): The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 113-mile guided paddling trip on the Schuylkill river on the third week of June and is the perfect adventure to start your summer! Join the Sojourn for a day, a few days or the whole week and see all the beauty the river has to offer while learning
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-11/): 3 Paddler’s Toolkits The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice and veteran paddlers with new information and resources to enhance their next paddling adventure. Participants will complete a two-part educational workshop that will cover the ins and outs of preparing for a paddling trip on the Susquehanna River. In the afternoon, participants will join SGP and
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-10/): 3 Paddler’s Toolkits The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice and veteran paddlers with new information and resources to enhance their next paddling adventure. Participants will complete a two-part educational workshop that will cover the ins and outs of preparing for a paddling trip on the Susquehanna River. In the afternoon, participants will join SGP and
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-9/): 3 Paddler’s Toolkits The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice and veteran paddlers with new information and resources to enhance their next paddling adventure. Participants will complete a two-part educational workshop that will cover the ins and outs of preparing for a paddling trip on the Susquehanna River. In the afternoon, participants will join SGP and
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-8/): 3 Paddler’s Toolkits The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice and veteran paddlers with new information and resources to enhance their next paddling adventure. Participants will complete a two-part educational workshop that will cover the ins and outs of preparing for a paddling trip on the Susquehanna River. In the afternoon, participants will join SGP and
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-7/): 3 Paddler’s Toolkits The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice and veteran paddlers with new information and resources to enhance their next paddling adventure. Participants will complete a two-part educational workshop that will cover the ins and outs of preparing for a paddling trip on the Susquehanna River. In the afternoon, participants will join SGP and
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-6/): 3 Paddler’s Toolkits The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice and veteran paddlers with new information and resources to enhance their next paddling adventure. Participants will complete a two-part educational workshop that will cover the ins and outs of preparing for a paddling trip on the Susquehanna River. In the afternoon, participants will join SGP and
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-5/): 3 Paddler’s Toolkits The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice and veteran paddlers with new information and resources to enhance their next paddling adventure. Participants will complete a two-part educational workshop that will cover the ins and outs of preparing for a paddling trip on the Susquehanna River. In the afternoon, participants will join SGP and
- [29th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/29th-annual-lehigh-river-sojourn/): The 29th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 7th-10th, is Wildlands Conservancy's partnership event. It is a 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
- [Lackawaxen River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lackawaxen-river-sojourn-2/): The Lackawaxen River Sojourn is a two day, one night, paddling adventure along the scenic Lackawaxen River. From Honesdale to Hawley and then from Hawley to Lackawaxen, the sojourn features stops in quaint villages and lively small towns. Enjoy a leisurely paddle pace along what native Lenape called "swift waters." There will be ample space
- [2025 Delaware River Sojourn: “Celebrating 30 Years on Sojourn Time – 2025 PA River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2025-delaware-river-sojourn-celebrating-30-years-on-sojourn-time-2025-pa-river-of-the-year/): 2025 PA River of the Year The 2025 Delaware River Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping adventure along the Delaware River, is happening June 14-20. Join us as we celebrate the Sojourn’s 30th Anniversary and the Delaware River being named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year! The Sojourn combines on-water experiences and educational learning opportunities
- [35th Swatara Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/35th-swatara-sojourn/): Travel through history on the Swatara Creek on May 3, 2025. Join Swatara Watershed Association for our 35th Swatara Sojourn. See remnants of the creek's past as we explore its relationship to the historic Union Canal. Hear from an expert from the Lebanon Historical Society about the canal and its place in Pennsylvania history. Enjoy
- [Paddle the Battle Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/paddle-the-battle-sojourn/): Susquehanna NHA and Chiques Rock Outfitters invite you to a unique on-water experience exploring history from the Susquehanna River! Kayak and Safety Equipment Rental Included! -Location: Meet at Wrightsville Commons Park (next to John Wrights Restaurant), 234 N Front St, Wrightsville, PA -Duration: 45 minutes -Ages: 12+ (Participants ages 12-17 must paddle with a parent)
- [Spring Paddle Fest](https://pawatersheds.org/event/spring-paddle-fest/): Paddle Fest is a family-friendly float down the first 9 miles of the Shenango River, from just below Pymatuning Dam to Riverside Park in Greenville. Drop your kayak at the Pymatuning launch (10 Water Trail Drive), then park your car at Riverside. Shuttles run every half hour from 8-11, and you float back to Riverside
- [Discover the Rivers: Pittsburgh Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/discover-the-rivers-pittsburgh-sojourn-3/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s youth to paddling in the dramatic canopy of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Colors of the Rivers: Pittsburgh Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Youth will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh where the Allegheny and Monongahela converge
- [Discover the Rivers: Pittsburgh Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/discover-the-rivers-pittsburgh-sojourn-2/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s youth to paddling in the dramatic canopy of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Colors of the Rivers: Pittsburgh Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Youth will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh where the Allegheny and Monongahela converge
- [Discover the Rivers: Pittsburgh Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/discover-the-rivers-pittsburgh-sojourn/): Connecting Pittsburgh’s youth to paddling in the dramatic canopy of Pittsburgh’s Downtown, the ‘Colors of the Rivers: Pittsburgh Sojourn’ will provide educational and outdoor recreation opportunities and provide many participants with their first experience on the water. Youth will paddle the Allegheny River up to the Point of Pittsburgh where the Allegheny and Monongahela converge
- [Perki-Bay Expedition: A Youth Sojourn from Source to Sea](https://pawatersheds.org/event/perki-bay-expedition-a-youth-sojourn-from-source-to-sea-2/): The Perki-Bay Expedition is a one-of-a-kind youth paddling experience. After successfully completing a 6-month internship, participants embark on a wilderness-style expedition through the heart of Philadelphia. The Perki-Bay Expedition is a 5-day, 50-mile, self-supported sojourn, where participants paddle loaded canoes from the Perkiomen Creek, down the Schuylkill River and onto the Delaware River - essentially
- [2025 French Creek Summer Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2025-french-creek-summer-sojourn/): French Creek Valley Conservancy's annual Summer Sojourn will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025. We have a great day of French Creek fun planned! Paddlers will start at Cambridge Landing Boat Launch in Cambridge Springs and enjoy a leisurely, 10 mile, self-guided float/paddle down a beautiful and remote section of French Creek where they
- [Youth Heritage Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/youth-heritage-sojourn/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) have partnered once again to host EMHR’s annual Youth Heritage Sojourn! This three-day river adventure is for students grades 6-12 and will teach them about kayaking safety, the history of the river and local area, and environmental stewardship. They will also have the opportunity
- [Hungry for Adventure Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/hungry-for-adventure-sojourn/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and CHOP Out Hunger are teaming up to host “Hungry for Adventure,” a two-day river trip from Laceyville to Tunkhannock for youth in our four-county region who are enrolled in CHOP programs. This two-day river journey will be held on Aug. 8 and 9, 2025. Students selected through an
- [North Branch Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/north-branch-sojourn/): Interested in a multi-day adventure along the Susquehanna River North Branch? Join Endless Mountains Heritage Region for their annual North Branch Sojourn from July 31 through August 3, 2025. This year’s event begins in Owego, N.Y. and ends in Sugar Run, PA, for a total of over 60 river miles! This event will be jam
- [Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/stony-kiski-conemaugh-rivers-sojourn-4/): Be Different, Do Different! Conemaugh Valley Conservancy's 2025 Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh River Sojourn celebrates those among us who beat a different path to the waterfall, and the rewards of bringing unique gifts to environmental stewardship. Sojourners paddle 40 river miles over 4 days, experiencing 2 of PA's most scenic, but lesser-known river gorges, Kiski Valley river towns,
- [Tree Planting Series: Case Studies and Lessons Learned](https://pawatersheds.org/event/tree-planting-series-case-studies-and-lessons-learned/): Learn from the experts and gain practical insights in the third and final webinar of the Tree Planting Establishment: Start to Finish series. This session explores real-world case studies from professionals experienced in planting trees and installing riparian buffers. Discover valuable lessons learned, strategies for overcoming challenges, and practical tools to help property owners and
- [White Clay Creek Fest](https://pawatersheds.org/event/white-clay-creek-fest/): Creek Fest is our yearly celebration dedicated to honoring and safeguarding the White Clay Creek National Wild & Scenic River (PA/DE). Through engaging activities and exhibits, we aim to shed light on the significance of White Clay Creek—be it as a source of drinking water, a picturesque recreational spot, a site rich in history, or
- [Rain Barrel Workshop](https://pawatersheds.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop/): In this workshop you will be able to build your own rain barrel and discover the benefits of having one installed on your property. This event is perfect for those keen on conserving water, controlling stormwater, and nurturing their lawns and gardens! During the workshop you will also lean about stormwater management, the anatomy of
- [Tree Planting Series: Battling Barriers](https://pawatersheds.org/event/tree-planting-series-battling-barriers/): Planting native trees and shrubs—especially as riparian buffers—benefits landscapes, wildlife, and water quality. However, implementation challenges persist. This free webinar, the first in the Tree Planting Establishment: Start to Finish series, addresses common obstacles from site selection to funding and offers expert strategies for success. Ideal for residents, landowners, municipalities, and organizations across Pennsylvania. Registration
- [Lebanon County Community Water Day](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lebanon-county-community-water-day/): Community Water Day in Mount Gretna will be this Sat, Mar 29, from 9 am to 2 pm. The Swartara Watershed Association and the Tri-County Conawago Creek Association are hosting Community Water Day. There are plenty of activities for kids to enjoy. See the Flyer for all the details. The event will be held at
- [Marianna VFC 3RD ANNUAL TENMILE CREEK REGATTA](https://pawatersheds.org/event/marianna-vfc-3rd-annual-tenmile-creek-regatta/): Marianna VFC proudly offers this fundraising event, in collaboration with West Beth and Amwell Townships! We are doing it again! Our community has asked for it...and our community deserves it! Come enjoy the day with your neighbors, floating down Tenmile Creek...This is a relaxing 4.6 mile float from the ballfield in the village of Tenmile(638
- [NMS Watershed Alliance and Others Clean-up Event](https://pawatersheds.org/event/nms-watershed-alliance-and-others-clean-up-event/): The Delaware County Office of Sustainability is hosting a clean-up day on Saturday March 15th at Sun Village Park as a launch event for Keep Delco Beautiful. Marcus Hook Area Neighbors & NMS Watershed Alliance will be there and they hope you will too! Keep Delco Beautiful is a partnership of many organizations in Delaware
- [Webinar: General Liability Insurance](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-general-liability-insurance/): POWR is hosting an informational webinar: Managing Risk- General Liability Insurance and more, which will be presented by representatives from Simpson McCrady, our Insurance provider and their broker. Please join us on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 12 noon via zoom. To receive the zoom link, please contact avitkoski@pecpa.org
- [Webinar: American Canoe Insurance](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-american-canoe-insurance/): In order to help you learn more about your options for working directly with the American Canoe Association for your insurance needs, POWR is hosting an informational webinar with staff of ACA including the Insurance Coordinator and the Membership Coordinator. Please join us on Wednesday, February 26 at 12 noon via zoom. To receive the
- [Conference: Abandoned Mine Pools as Beneficial Resources](https://pawatersheds.org/event/conference-abandoned-mine-pools-as-beneficial-resources/): Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is hosting the 2025 Mine Pools as Beneficial Resources conference. This event will gather experts from various backgrounds to discuss innovative approaches to mine pool utilization, management, and remediation strategies. Join them in sharing knowledge and fostering connections that can lead to sustainable solutions for our Coal Region communities. Registration NOW
- [Conversation Cafe: A Voice Of and For the Future of Watershed Stewardship...](https://pawatersheds.org/event/conversation-cafe-a-voice-of-and-for-the-future-of-watershed-stewardship/): Join POWR as we host a conversation with Jessica Bryzek, West Virginia Northern Basin AmeriCorps/VISTA. Jessica will share her insights and visions for the future, offering a fresh perspective on the crucial intersection of water resources and community engagement. Through her experiences working for West Virginia’s waterways, she’s learned how ecological restoration is community revitalization, and how
- [Understanding PADEP's Proposed Changes to the Water Quality Assessment Methods](https://pawatersheds.org/event/understanding-padeps-proposed-changes-to-the-water-quality-assessment-methods/): A Lunch and Learn Education Session: Understanding PADEP's Proposed Changes to the Water Quality Assessment Methodology NOTE! DATE HAS CHANGED: TUESDAY, February 18, 2025 at 12 Noon The PADEP is requesting public comment; here's your chance to learn more! The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced the public comment period for draft new and revised water
- [Celebrate Clean Water](https://pawatersheds.org/event/celebrate-clean-water/): 3rwk.org/water Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper at Pittsburgh Brewing Company celebrating our progress made towards clean water with conversations on where we still need to go. 18+ Event When: November 2nd, 5:00-9:00 pm Where: Pittsburgh Brewing Company 150 Ferry Street • Creighton, PA, 15030 Wheelchair accessible Tickets include: Dinner catered by Mission BBQ w/ vegetarian options
- [2025 PA River of the Year Nominations Close Today](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2025-pa-river-of-the-year-nominations-close-today/): The nomination period is open through November 11, 2024, until 5 p.m. Selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in late November. To nominate a river or waterway, please visit https://pecpa.org/apply
- [MWS Program Tap Talk: Role of Ecological Forestry in Watershed Health](https://pawatersheds.org/event/mws-program-tap-talk-role-of-ecological-forestry-in-watershed-health/): Explore ecological forestry practices and learn how they sustain forest products while enhancing forest health and watershed resilience at this engaging event with appetizers included. Who is this for? Individuals interested in forestry and forest products Individuals interested in watershed health Individuals interested in ecology Individuals interested in the environment What will you learn? Ecological
- [World Rivers Day Celebration, Pittsburgh](https://pawatersheds.org/event/17835/): As a gesture of gratitude to our beloved rivers and the people who care for them, The River Alchemy Project cordially invites you to a World Rivers Day Celebration, Sunday September 22, 2024 from 4-7:30 pm at Tree Pittsburgh (32 62nd St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201). World Rivers Day is a UN designated day of global
- [The Confluence at Mingo Creek: A Celebration of Watersheds](https://pawatersheds.org/event/the-confluence-at-mingo-creek-a-celebration-of-watersheds/): The Confluence at Mingo Creek, A Celebration of Watersheds, will take place on September 28, 2024, 11 am to 3 pm, at Pavilion No. 5 in Mingo Creek Park in Washington County. A picnic BBQ will be provided by HogFathers BBQ of Monongahela, PA. The event is free, and all are welcome. Registration is requested
- [Webinar:  PA Fertilizer Law and Homeowner Lawn Care For Healthy Watersheds](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-pa-fertilizer-law-and-homeowner-lawn-care-for-healthy-watersheds/): Pennsylvania's Fertilizer Law was updated in July of 2022 in part to help protect local streams and rivers. But many homeowners still don't know about it and how it applies to them. Join POWR as we host Denise Uzupis, Natural Resource Program Specialist with the PA Department of Agriculture, to learn more about the law,
- [Paddling in Search of a Lost Plant on the Delaware River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/paddling-in-search-of-a-lost-plant-on-the-delaware-river/): The Delaware Riverkeeper Network in launching a new volunteer science survey for a rare and imperiled aquatic plant last seen in the Lower Delaware River in the 1870s. New records show that this plant, named “Podostemum,” is returning to the Lower Delaware and its tributaries, and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network seeks to train volunteers on
- [Yellow Breeches Annual Creek Clean-up](https://pawatersheds.org/event/yellow-breeches-annual-creek-clean-up/): We are excited about this year's annual creek cleanup event and would love to have you join us this Sunday! Registration includes a bagged lunch, guided paddle from kayaks and canoes, gloves and trash bags, pizza, and great family fun! A $10 donation is encouraged for insurance costs. For more information and registration, please visit
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Pride Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-pride-paddle/): Pride Paddle Are you a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community looking to meet others and spend time outside celebrating queer joy? Meet at Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg where we’ll introduce ourselves and run through the basics of kayaking. Once everyone is equipped with a boat, paddle, and life jacket we’ll paddle out to explore the Allegheny
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Pittsburgh Sports Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-pittsburgh-sports-paddle/): Beginner River Paddle Have you attended one of our Beginner Paddles at North Park or already spent a lot of time paddling around the lake? Ready to test out kayaking on the river? Launching from Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg, we’ll take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny as we head down the river and
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Beginner River Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-beginner-river-paddle/): Beginner River Paddle Have you attended one of our Beginner Paddles at North Park or already spent a lot of time paddling around the lake? Ready to test out kayaking on the river? Launching from Kayak Pittsburgh Sharpsburg, we’ll take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny as we head down the river and
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Everybody Outdoors Series River Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-everybody-outdoors-series-river-paddle/): EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes active folks in larger bodies to get outside this year through its series of size-friendly outings, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - BIPOC Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-bipoc-paddle/): BIPOC PADDLE Do you identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color)? Are you interested in beginner-friendly guided kayak trips and spending time in nature? Join other BIPOC individuals on one or all of the paddles in this series. We hope you’ll experience a sense of connection with nature among fellow BIPOC outdoor enthusiasts as
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Summer of Love Tour Honoring the Ohi:yo' 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-summer-of-love-tour-honoring-the-ohiyo-2024-river-of-the-year-5/): The Ohi:yo' (The Allegheny River) is PA's 2024 River of the Year! Let's celebrate its abundant resources and all the life and love it provides. It is a year for honoring and healing our waters, and you all are invited. Grab your canoe or kayak and join @degawenodas_ on his Summer Of Love paddling the
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Summer of Love Tour Honoring the Ohi:yo' 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-summer-of-love-tour-honoring-the-ohiyo-2024-river-of-the-year-4/): The Ohi:yo' (The Allegheny River) is PA's 2024 River of the Year! Let's celebrate its abundant resources and all the life and love it provides. It is a year for honoring and healing our waters, and you all are invited. Grab your canoe or kayak and join @degawenodas_ on his Summer Of Love paddling the
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Summer of Love Tour Honoring the Ohi:yo' 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-summer-of-love-tour-honoring-the-ohiyo-2024-river-of-the-year-3/): The Ohi:yo' (The Allegheny River) is PA's 2024 River of the Year! Let's celebrate its abundant resources and all the life and love it provides. It is a year for honoring and healing our waters, and you all are invited. Grab your canoe or kayak and join @degawenodas_ on his Summer Of Love paddling the
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Summer of Love Tour Honoring the Ohi:yo' 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-summer-of-love-tour-honoring-the-ohiyo-2024-river-of-the-year-2/): The Ohi:yo' (The Allegheny River) is PA's 2024 River of the Year! Let's celebrate its abundant resources and all the life and love it provides. It is a year for honoring and healing our waters, and you all are invited. Grab your canoe or kayak and join @degawenodas_ on his Summer Of Love paddling the
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Summer of Love Tour Honoring the Ohi:yo' 2024 River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-summer-of-love-tour-honoring-the-ohiyo-2024-river-of-the-year/): The Ohi:yo' (The Allegheny River) is PA's 2024 River of the Year! Let's celebrate its abundant resources and all the life and love it provides. It is a year for honoring and healing our waters, and you all are invited. Grab your canoe or kayak and join @degawenodas_ on his Summer Of Love paddling the
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - EveryBody Outdoors series: Sunset Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-everybody-outdoors-series-sunset-paddle/): EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here People of every size, shape, and weight deserve the chance to experience the amazing benefits of time spent outdoors with others. Venture Outdoors welcomes active folks in larger bodies to get outside this year through its series of size-friendly outings, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - History Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-history-paddle/): History Paddle Learn about the history of Pittsburgh on the water! This program will depart from our Downtown pop-up and paddle around the Allegheny River while our trip leaders cover interesting facts and stories about Pittsburgh’s land and waterways. Trip Leader: Our trained Excursionists and Volunteer Trip Leaders all have extensive paddling experience. They will
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Best of Sharpsburg: Redhawk Coffee Morning Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-best-of-sharpsburg-redhawk-coffee-morning-paddle/): “Best of Sharpsburg” Paddle Series – Redhawk Coffee Roasters & Scone Ranger Introducing this special paddle series to feature some of Sharpsburg’s best businesses and organizations! Each installment will be sponsored by a local establishment offering a free item or service in their wheelhouse. Come experience all the magic this borough has to offer. Next
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - 4th of July Fireworks Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-4th-of-july-fireworks-paddle/): Fourth Of July Fireworks Paddle Join us for a cool night paddle under the city lights on the Allegheny River as we watch Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July fireworks show light up the skyline! Previous kayak experience is required. Please arrive early to allow time to find parking. The start of the fireworks is scheduled for
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Women and Genderqueer Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-women-and-genderqueer-paddle/): Women and Genderqueer Paddle
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event - Best of Sharpsburg: Dancing Gnome Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-best-of-sharpsburg-dancing-gnome-paddle/): Introducing this special paddle series to feature some of Sharpsburg’s best businesses and organizations! Each installment will be sponsored by a local establishment offering a free item or service in their wheelhouse. Come experience all the magic this borough has to offer. First up – paddle with friends then head to Dancing Gnome for a
- [SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit](https://pawatersheds.org/event/save-the-date-2024-ohio-river-basin-alliance-summit/): The 2024 ORBA Summit will be held at the University of Pittsburgh! This summit will showcase the release of the Ohio River Basin Restoration Plan and feature sessions and workshops designed to bring together community, agency, academic, government, and non-profit groups. You won't want to miss this opportunity to share successes and strengthen bonds across
- [Northcentral Region Workshop & Stream Habitat and Ag BMP Project Tour](https://pawatersheds.org/event/northcentral-region-workshop-stream-habitat-and-ag-bmp-project-tour/): REGISTER to join POWR and your watershed colleagues for a day of learning, sharing, exploring, and networking! We will meet in the morning for introductions, project success recaps, a short presentation on community climate resilience communication, and an introduction to in-stream habitat improvement techniques. After lunch (provided), we will tour the Fishing Creek Restoration Project
- [SAVE-THE-DATE: CREATE Resilience Research and Community Learning Hub Webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/save-the-date-create-resilience-research-and-community-learning-hub-webinar/): The staff of the Nurture Nature Center will present the CREATE Resilience Research and Community Learning Hub - a recent project they undertook to foster communities that are “ready, responsive, and resilient”, important characteristics for healthy communities that are empowered and able to protect their people, especially those most vulnerable, in the face of changing
- [Free Public Presentation - Watershed Friendly Property](https://pawatersheds.org/event/free-public-presentation-watershed-friendly-property/): Join the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards of Bucks County, the Neshaminy Watershed Association, and the Warrington EAC to learn how to apply to have your property certified as watershed-friendly, and receive a free Watershed-Friendly Property sign. Reducing storm water runoff and pollution, conserving water, and supporting wildlife and pollinators all work to manage and
- [CBLP: Riparian Buffers for Landscape Professionals](https://pawatersheds.org/event/cblp-riparian-buffers-for-landscape-professionals/): Registration is Open! Summer Pennsylvania Session Buffer Basics Webinar – July 15 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – online via Zoom Planning & Implementation Workshop – July 18, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Maintenance Workshop – July 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Fall Sessions Buffer Basics Webinar –
- [Marvelous Meadows, A Workshop for Landscape Professionals](https://pawatersheds.org/event/marvelous-meadows-a-workshop-for-landscape-professionals/): This two day, in-person, workshop will guide participants through the classification, benefits, design, and maintenance of meadows. We will be joined by expert speakers including: Teddi Stark and Kelsey Mummert, PA DCNR Justin Ulanoski, Native Creations Landscape Services Kelly Gill, Xerces Society Mark Fiely, Ernst Seeds Mark Brownlee, Archwild Nick Myers and Kelly Gutshall, LandStudies
- [The South East Region Workshop and Municipal BMP Project Tour](https://pawatersheds.org/event/the-south-east-region-workshop-and-municipal-bmp-project-tour/): Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM- 3:30 PM Location: 253 Municipal Drive Thorndale, PA 19372 (Chester Co.) REGISTER TODAY Join POWR and your watershed colleagues for a day of learning, sharing, exploring, and networking! We will meet in the morning for introductions and round table success story-telling as well as a short presentation
- [Lock Through Classes](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lock-through-classes/): Friends of the Riverfront and Three Rivers Outdoor Company are teaming up to provide 3 opportunities this season for lock through classes for paddlers in Allegheny County thanks to the 2024 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Mini Grant! This will allow paddlers an opportunity to learn more about navigating longer distances by water through accessing lock-through points
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: Allegheny River Sojourn in Franklin, PA with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-allegheny-river-sojourn-in-franklin-pa-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper/): Franklin to Fisherman’s Cove (9 miles) Outdoor Allegheny River Services, located in Franklin, Pennsylvania, provides canoe, kayak, bicycle, and outdoor gear rentals. Outfitter: oarsontheallegheny.com *Payment on-site* Canoe: $50 or Kayak: $45 (Includes transportation from Fisherman's Cover to Franklin, PA) Bring your own boat: $25 (Transportation from Fisherman's Cover to Franklin, PA) If you pre-register on-line,
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: Three Rivers Waterkeeper's 2nd Annual Summer Kickoff](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-three-rivers-waterkeepers-2nd-annual-summer-kickoff/): Three Rivers Waterkeeper's 2nd Annual Summer Kickoff Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper at the Allegheny RiverTrail Park for a kickoff to the summer season and celebration of Pennsylvania's River of the Year! This event is family-friendly and free to the public! We'll have light refreshments, games, live music from The Wolf Tones, free kayaking (first come,
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: 3 Rivers Watch (Boating) with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-3-rivers-watch-boating-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper-5/): Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for an in-person training session while kayaking or on our Waterkeeper boat where we go over what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while you're out by or on the water! For our training sessions, all equipment such as kayaks and life jackets will be provided. 3 Rivers
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: 3 Rivers Watch (Boating) with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-3-rivers-watch-boating-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper-4/): Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for an in-person training session while kayaking or on our Waterkeeper boat where we go over what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while you're out by or on the water! For our training sessions, all equipment such as kayaks and life jackets will be provided. 3 Rivers
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: 3 Rivers Watch (Boating) with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-3-rivers-watch-boating-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper-3/): Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for an in-person training session while kayaking or on our Waterkeeper boat where we go over what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while you're out by or on the water! For our training sessions, all equipment such as kayaks and life jackets will be provided. 3 Rivers
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: 3 Rivers Watch (Boating) with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-3-rivers-watch-boating-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper-2/): Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for an in-person training session while kayaking or on our Waterkeeper boat where we go over what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while you're out by or on the water! For our training sessions, all equipment such as kayaks and life jackets will be provided. 3 Rivers
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: 3 Rivers Watch (Boating) with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-3-rivers-watch-boating-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper/): Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for an in-person training session while kayaking or on our Waterkeeper boat where we go over what pollution to look for and how to report pollution while you're out by or on the water! For our training sessions, all equipment such as kayaks and life jackets will be provided. 3 Rivers
- [2024 Allegheny River of the Year Event: 20th Annual Allegheny Reservoir Clean-up with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-allegheny-river-of-the-year-event-20th-annual-allegheny-reservoir-clean-up-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper/): The 2024 (20th Annual) Allegheny Reservoir Clean-up will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Deadline to register is Thursday, May 2nd. We'll meet at the Highbanks Campground (same as last year) at 8 a.m. where everyone will sign-in and be given supplies (trash bags and gloves) prior to being taken to a designated spot.
- [28th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/28th-annual-lehigh-river-sojourn/): The 28th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn 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.
- [Lackawaxen River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lackawaxen-river-sojourn/): The Lackawaxen River Sojourn is a two day, one night, paddling adventure along the scenic Lackawaxen River. From Honesdale to Hawley and then from Hawley to Lackawaxen, the sojourn features stops in quaint villages and lively small towns. Enjoy a leisurely paddle pace along what native Lenape called "swift waters." There will be ample space
- [2024 Delaware River Sojourn: June 14-22 "River of Inspiration"](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-delaware-river-sojourn-june-14-22-river-of-inspiration/): The Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping trip on the Delaware River, is full of fun and adventure, offering a great time for 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
- [First Waves Regional Series & Aqua Lab Adventures](https://pawatersheds.org/event/first-waves-regional-series-aqua-lab-adventures/): First Waves empowers underserved youth with skills and opportunities to improve their lives and create lasting impacts on waterways throughout Pennsylvania. The program achieves these goals through transformative workshops that promote healthy lifestyles, watershed conservation, education in the art of filmmaking, and diversity in outdoor recreation. Students of First Waves learn to recreate safely in
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-4/): Who’s ready for the ultimate sampling of the Susquehanna? The 2024 Susquehanna Sojourn Series has you covered! The managers of the Susquehanna River Water Trail are banding together to provide single day paddles that give you a taste of each unique section: the West Branch, North Branch, Middle Section, and Lower Section. Sign up for
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-3/): Who’s ready for the ultimate sampling of the Susquehanna? The 2024 Susquehanna Sojourn Series has you covered! The managers of the Susquehanna River Water Trail are banding together to provide single day paddles that give you a taste of each unique section: the West Branch, North Branch, Middle Section, and Lower Section. Sign up for
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series-2/): Who’s ready for the ultimate sampling of the Susquehanna? The 2024 Susquehanna Sojourn Series has you covered! The managers of the Susquehanna River Water Trail are banding together to provide single day paddles that give you a taste of each unique section: the West Branch, North Branch, Middle Section, and Lower Section. Sign up for
- [Susquehanna Greenway Sojourn Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-greenway-sojourn-series/): Who’s ready for the ultimate sampling of the Susquehanna? The 2024 Susquehanna Sojourn Series has you covered! The managers of the Susquehanna River Water Trail are banding together to provide single day paddles that give you a taste of each unique section: the West Branch, North Branch, Middle Section, and Lower Section. Sign up for
- [34th Swatara Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/34th-swatara-sojourn/): Join the Swatara Watershed Association and Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey for the 34th Swatara Sojourn. This guided paddle will cover 15 miles at the southern end of the Swatara Creek, beginning near Hershey and finishing with a stunning view of the confluence with the Susquehanna River in Middletown. This paddle is perfect if you
- [Schuylkill River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/schuylkill-river-sojourn-4/): The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 113-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in headwaters of 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, multiple days, or the entire week-long journey. The Schuylkill River Sojourn
- [Perki-Bay Expedition: A Source to Sea Youth Paddling Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/perki-bay-expedition-a-source-to-sea-youth-paddling-sojourn/): 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 Conservancy youth paddle from the Perkiomen Creek in Upper Montgomery County to Fort Mifflin on the Delaware River. It’s a true source to sea resource awareness campaign to highlight the need to protect and
- [Lock Trough Classes](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lock-trough-classes/): Friends of the Riverfront and Three Rivers Outdoor Company are teaming up to provide 3 opportunities this season for lock through classes for paddlers in Allegheny County thanks to the 2024 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Mini Grant! This will allow paddlers an opportunity to learn more about navigating longer distances by water through accessing lock-through points
- [Lock Through Classes](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lock-through-classes-2/): Friends of the Riverfront and Three Rivers Outdoor Company are teaming up to provide 3 opportunities this season for lock through classes for paddlers in Allegheny County thanks to the 2024 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Mini Grant! This will allow paddlers an opportunity to learn more about navigating longer distances by water through accessing lock-through points
- [2024 Summer Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-summer-sojourn/): The French Creek Valley Conservancy's annual Summer Sojourn will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024. We have a great day of French Creek fun planned! Paddlers will start at Cochranton Landing Boat Launch in Cochranton and enjoy a leisurely, 9 mile, self-guided float/paddle down a beautiful and remote section of French Creek where they
- [Pride on the Conestoga, Water Week 2024](https://pawatersheds.org/event/pride-on-the-conestoga-water-week-2024/): Join the us in a Celebration of Pride Month, the Lancaster Conservancy’ Water Week 2024, and Our River as we return with our 2nd Pride on the Conestoga kayaking sojourn. Last years event was an even bigger success than we imagined and were hoping you will join us in a truly unique celebration of Community
- [2024 Youth Heritage Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2024-youth-heritage-sojourn/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) have partnered once again to host EMHR's annual Youth Heritage Sojourn! This three-day river adventure is for students grades 6-12 and will teach them about kayaking safety, the history of the river and local area, and environmental stewardship. They will also have the opportunity
- [Save-the-Date: Southcentral Region Workshop and Site Tour](https://pawatersheds.org/event/save-the-date-southcentral-region-workshop-and-site-tour/): Join POWR and your watershed colleagues in Chambersburg and Wayneboro, PA for a day of learning and networking including visits to an innovative stormwater management project and an exclusive tour of the new Buttonwood Nature Center*! Registration Details to Follow Soon. Mark your calendars now!
- [Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional – Level 1 program (Columbia, MD)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/chesapeake-bay-landscape-professional-level-1-program-columbia-md/): Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration is a 2-step process. Before signing up for a class,
- [Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional - Level 1 program (Hockessin, DE)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/chesapeake-bay-landscape-professional-level-1-program-hockessin-de/): Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration is a 2-step process. Before signing up for a class,
- [Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional - Level 1 program (Easton, MD)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/chesapeake-bay-landscape-professional-level-1-program-easton-md/): Registration for Summer 2024 is open! Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration is a 2-step process.
- [Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional - Level 1 program (Richmond, VA)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/chesapeake-bay-landscape-professional-level-1-program-richmond-va/): Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration is a 2-step process. Before signing up for a class,
- [Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional - Level 1 program (Lancaster, PA)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/chesapeake-bay-landscape-professional-level-1-program-lancaster-pa/): Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration is a 2-step process. Before signing up for a class,
- [Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional - Level 1 program (Washington, DC)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/chesapeake-bay-landscape-professional-level-1-program-washington-dc/): Level 1 is our baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure. Each class, led by regional experts, incorporates classroom work with a field-based practicum and BMP inspection/verification training. CBLP emphasizes critical thinking, interactive learning, and collaborative practice. Registration is a 2-step process. Before signing up for a class,
- [Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh Presents: Be A Water Advocate for Your Community!](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-waterkeeper-and-watersheds-of-south-pittsburgh-presents-be-a-water-advocate-for-your-community/): Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh to learn why and how to advocate for clean water. Topics that will be discussed include spotting and reporting water pollution, clean water laws, and advocacy actions. This event will be hosted at the Carnegie Library in Mt. Washington, PA from 5 pm to 6 pm.
- [Three Rivers Waterkeeper's 2024 Kickoff to Summer](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-waterkeepers-2024-kickoff-to-summer/): Come Celebrate the Allegheny River, Pennsylvania's River of the Year! Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for a day of fun and activities to kick off the summer season. This event will have games, live music (first come, first serve), watershed activities, and prizes. Registering for tickets gives the organizers an idea of the crowd to expect.
- [Earth Day in Baden, PA](https://pawatersheds.org/event/earth-day-in-baden-pa/): Three RIvers Waterkeeper will be joining Sisters of St. Joseph in Baden, PA along with other local environmental groups to celebrate Earth Day at this free outdoor event. Activities include: live bluegrass music from The Wolf Tones Band, crafts and sidewalk chalk art for kids, a clothing exchange, CommuniCycle bike distribution, and educational exhibits from
- [Clarks Creek Watershed Preservation Association "Adopt-A-Highway" Trash Pickup](https://pawatersheds.org/event/clarks-creek-watershed-preservation-association-adopt-a-highway-trash-pickup/): Volunteer and join CCWPA in their 25th "adopt-a-highway" trash pickup. This event will be held on May 11, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm. Volunteers will meet at Flemish Down 1231 Clarks Valley Road, Dauphin, PA 17018. Gloves, tools, and trash bags will be provided. Once the event is done there will be a
- [PEC Harrisburg Dinner: Honoring the 2024 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence](https://pawatersheds.org/event/pec-harrisburg-dinner-honoring-the-2024-governors-awards-for-environmental-excellence/): Please join PEC on April 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Harrisburg Hilton for an evening honoring the 2024 Governor's Awardees for Environmental Excellence. View the the Flier for more details and to register to attend.
- [Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network's Spring Confluence!](https://pawatersheds.org/event/southwestern-pennsylvania-water-networks-spring-confluence/): **Date: Friday, June 14, 2024** 11:00 AM Optional morning activities begin around 8:00 AM. **Location: Tissue Farm, Confluence, PA** Join Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network in the revitalized town of Confluence, PA, where the Youghiogheny River, Casselman River and Laurel Hill Creek meet, for a day brimming with adventure, community spirit, and a shared commitment to
- [Exploring Climate Resilience Messaging in Pennsylvania: A Training & Peer Learning Workshop](https://pawatersheds.org/event/exploring-climate-resilience-messaging-in-pennsylvania-a-training-peer-learning-workshop/): Join POWR and your watershed colleagues for this virtual workshop developed in response to requests from watershed organizations, like yours, to learn more about the connections between watershed restoration and conservation and strengthening community resilience to climate change. This workshop will present communication and messaging tips, tools, and resources you can use right away! It
- [Screening of Common Ground at Shippensburg University](https://pawatersheds.org/event/screening-of-common-ground-at-shippensburg-university/): The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University will be putting on a screening of "Common Ground." This film follows a group of pioneers using regenerative farming to support a healthy ecosystem and fight climate change. The movie will be shown Saturday, April 27th at 7 p.m..
- [Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival](https://pawatersheds.org/event/mechanicsburg-earth-day-festival/): Come celebrate Earth Day in beautiful downtown Mechanicsburg. This event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 20th. This event will have music, vendors, and activities. Parking is available throughout the borough.
- [Small Island Big Song at Shippensburg University - Luhrs Performing Arts Center](https://pawatersheds.org/event/small-island-big-song-at-shippensburg-university-luhrs-performing-arts-center/): The Small Island Big Song tour has attracted national and local media attention, see article below! Shippensburg University's Luhrs Center is one of only two locations in Pennsylvania to host this incredibly talented group of indigenous artists, who have combined music, dance, film and spoken word in an incredibly rich artistic statement on the impact
- [Craighead House Falconry Day](https://pawatersheds.org/event/craighead-house-falconry-day/): Join the Craighead House as the bring back The Falconry Girl, Margaret Young, to host am informative presentation and unique flying demonstration. Educational educators and other local organizations will also be in attendance.
- [Camp Hill StormFest](https://pawatersheds.org/event/camp-hill-stormfest/): The Borough of Camp Hill in Cumberland County has organized their StormFest for Wednesday, July 24th. This free event is a great opportunity for community members to learn about the importance of stormwater management. It also allows the Borough to highlight their efforts toward managing stormwater runoff and environmental protection.
- [Yellow Breeches Anglers Camp; Conservation Association Outdoor Show](https://pawatersheds.org/event/yellow-breeches-anglers-camp-conservation-association-outdoor-show/): The Yellow Breeches Anglers and Conservation Association, Inc. will hold its 2024 Outdoor Show at: ​ Saint Patricks’ Activity Center 87 Marsh Drive Carlisle, PA 17013 on March 16, 2024. The show will again run from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. ​ Public admission is $5.00 each. Ages 12 and under: Free. Active Military and
- [Family Creek Cleanup](https://pawatersheds.org/event/family-creek-cleanup/): Bring your boat and be prepared to get dirty as Yellow Breeches Watershed Association and volunteers remove trash and debris from several miles of the lower section of the Breeches. Lunch and pizza dinner provided. Event runs from 12:00 pm to 5:30pm. Check-in begins at 11:00 am at Pavilion #4 at the New Cumberland Borough
- [Informal Office Hours with POWR](https://pawatersheds.org/event/informal-office-hours-with-powr-7/): Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your website or community outreach efforts, or chat about a leadership challenge or opportunity. You do not have to email in advance,
- [Informal Office Hours with POWR](https://pawatersheds.org/event/informal-office-hours-with-powr-6/): Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your website or community outreach efforts, or chat about a leadership challenge or opportunity. You do not have to email in advance,
- [Informal Office Hours with POWR](https://pawatersheds.org/event/informal-office-hours-with-powr-5/): Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your website or community outreach efforts, or chat about a leadership challenge or opportunity. You do not have to email in advance,
- [Informal Office Hours with POWR](https://pawatersheds.org/event/informal-office-hours-with-powr-4/): Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your website or community outreach efforts, or chat about a leadership challenge or opportunity. You do not have to email in advance,
- [Informal Office Hours with POWR](https://pawatersheds.org/event/informal-office-hours-with-powr-3/): Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your website or community outreach efforts, or chat about a leadership challenge or opportunity. You do not have to email in advance,
- [Informal Office Hours](https://pawatersheds.org/event/informal-office-hours-with-powr-2/): Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your website or community outreach efforts, or chat about a leadership challenge or opportunity. You do not have to email in advance,
- [Informal Office Hours with POWR](https://pawatersheds.org/event/informal-office-hours-with-powr/): Pop into the Zoom meeting room to ask an organizational development question, get feedback on a project idea or grant proposal, share an experience or resource POWR should know about, get feedback on your website or community outreach efforts, or chat about a leadership challenge or opportunity. You do not have to email in advance,
- [Creating Stronger Connections: Communication Best Practices Workshop](https://pawatersheds.org/event/creating-stronger-connections-communication-best-practices-workshop/): Virtual via Zoom Creating Stronger Connections: A Communication Best Practices Workshop will be an interactive session on the art of crafting purposeful communication objectives and building lasting stakeholder relationships. Explore best practices for media relations, event communication, and execution. Learn how to tailor environmental messages to resonate with diverse audiences. Engage in a Q&A session
- [POWR Webinar: The Role of Forest Management in Maintaining Healthy Watersheds](https://pawatersheds.org/event/powr-webinar-the-role-of-forest-management-in-maintaining-healthy-watersheds/): Join POWR and your watershed colleagues to learn about the role and importance of Pennsylvania's forest and wood products industry in implementing sustainable forest management practices to maintain healthy watersheds and ecosystems. Working forests are an important part of Pennsylvania's diverse economy, and with nearly 17 million acres of public and private forestlands, efforts to
- [Buffalo Creek Confluence: Coming Together for Shared Solutions](https://pawatersheds.org/event/buffalo-creek-confluence-coming-together-for-shared-solutions/): Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is hosting this one day event for conservation and restoration partners in the region. What: A 1-day summit focused on local challenges & shared solutions to improve water quality, communities, and habitat When: December 7, 9 am – 4 pm Where: Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Rd. Sarver 16055
- [Clarks Creek Watershed Preservation Assoc. Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up Event](https://pawatersheds.org/event/clarks-creek-watershed-preservation-assoc-adopt-a-highway-clean-up-event/): Join members of the Clarks Creek Watershed Preservation Association on October 7 from 9 till noon, with pizza party afterwards for the 24th Annual Adapt-a-highway Clean-up event. Volunteers will meet at Flemish Down, 1231 Clarks Valley Road, at 9 am, for orientation and distribution of gloves, masks, trash bags, recording clipboards and more. Use the
- [Middle Spring Watershed Association Hosts Listening to Water Art Exhibit Opening](https://pawatersheds.org/event/middle-spring-watershed-association-hosts-listening-to-water-art-exhibit-opening/): You are invited to join members of the Middle Spring Watershed Association this Friday from 6-8 PM at the SHAPE Gallery for the opening night of Listening to Water. Prof. Steve Dolbin will be speaking at 7pm. Steve is is a well known artist and one of the original founding members of our organization. The
- [Susquehanna University to Host Wild and Scenic Film Festival](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-university-to-host-wild-and-scenic-film-festival/): Join your community on Sunday, October 8 at 2:00 PM at the Degenstein Campus Center for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival and Panel discussion. This free event is hosted by SU's Freshwater Research Institute, Lore Degenstein Gallery, and the Chesapeake Conservancy. Come be inspired by amazing films that focus on our connection to streams
- [Webinar: Preserving & Restoring a Floodplain Forest in the Face of Invasive Knotweed](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-preserving-restoring-a-floodplain-forest-in-the-face-of-invasive-knotweed/): You're invited to attend a free webinar presentation being hosted by the Pennsylvania iMapInvasives Program on Tuesday, September 12 from 10:00am-11:00am titled "Preserving & Restoring a Floodplain Forest in the Face of Invasive Knotweed". Webinar Overview Join the Allegheny Land Trust's Vice President of Stewardship, Caitlin Seiler, who will share the Trust's experience managing invasive Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica)
- [TapTalk: Jasper Mines of Vera Cruz and the History of Watershed Uses](https://pawatersheds.org/event/taptalk-jasper-mines-of-vera-cruz-and-the-history-of-watershed-uses/): This retrospective Tap Talk will begin at Jasper Park where Neil Moser and John Fegely from the Upper Milford Historical Society will introduce us to a history of the Lenape people who inhabited this area for ten of thousands of years prior to the arrival of Europeans. We will tour the jasper pits and learn
- [TapTalk: Lehigh River a Most Endangered River by American Rivers](https://pawatersheds.org/event/taptalk-lehigh-river-a-most-endangered-river-by-american-rivers/): Join the Master Watershed Steward Program, Watershed Coalition of Lehigh Valley, and Penn Future for this educational and fun event at the Red Wolf Bar ad Grille on July 20. Currently listed as the 7th Most Endangered River by American Rivers, the Lehigh is seeing changes in land use at an unprecedented scale and speed.
- [EPA Watershed Academy: Addressing Nonpoint Source Pollution through EPA's National NPS Progam](https://pawatersheds.org/event/epa-watershed-academy-addressing-nonpoint-source-pollution-through-epas-national-nps-progam/): Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webinar on Addressing Nonpoint Source Pollution through EPA’s National Nonpoint Source Program, which will take place on July 17, 2023. During this webcast, you will learn more about the national nonpoint source program and the various ways this program helps restore water quality across the United States.
- [Webinar: The Upper Merced River Watershed Council- A story of nonprofit resilience](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-the-upper-merced-river-watershed-council-a-story-of-nonprofit-resilience/): 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
- [Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring Conference](https://pawatersheds.org/event/mid-atlantic-volunteer-monitoring-conference/): After an eight-year break, we are excited to share that funding is in place to support a Mid-Atlantic Volunteer Monitoring Conference! This wonderful event brings together volunteer scientists, technical support providers, and agency partners to share monitoring milestones, new techniques, data use stories, and more. The conference will take place at Dickinson College on June
- [Clarks Creek Watershed Assoc. Adapt-a-Highway Trash Pick Up](https://pawatersheds.org/event/clarks-creek-watershed-assoc-adapt-a-highway-trash-pick-up/): The Clarks Creek Watershed Associaion is hosting the 23rd "Adopt-a-Highway" Trash pickup session on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 am to noon. Once again, our efforts are under the aegis of the Great American Clean-Up of Pennsylvania. We will meet at FLEMISH DOWN, 1231 Clarks Valley Road, at 9 am for orientation and distribution
- [Summer Kickoff with Three Rivers Waterkeeper](https://pawatersheds.org/event/summer-kickoff-with-three-rivers-waterkeeper/): 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
- [3 Rivers Watch @ Monaca Access (Kayaking)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/3-rivers-watch-monaca-access-kayaking/): The 3 Rivers Watch is a network of volunteers who are active river users or river watchers, from individuals to groups, who have a vested interest in clean water. You can monitor the water while you are boating, kayaking, swimming, or even walking along the river. If you are passionate about creating drinkable, fishable, and
- [Lehigh River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lehigh-river-sojourn-3/): 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,
- [2023 Delaware River Sojourn: "Running Free"](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2023-delaware-river-sojourn-running-free/): 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
- [Paddler's Toolkit Workshop](https://pawatersheds.org/event/paddlers-toolkit-workshop/): POWR is pleased to support and promote SGP's Paddler's Toolkit Workshop Series. Looking for an opportunity to develop your paddling skills and become a more informed and confident paddler? Want to learn more about the environment and plants and animals you’ll encounter on your next Susquehanna paddle? Join POWR's partner, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, and
- [Schuylkill River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/schuylkill-river-sojourn-3/): 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
- [Perki-Bay Expedition: A Youth Sojourn from Source to Sea](https://pawatersheds.org/event/perki-bay-expedition-a-youth-sojourn-from-source-to-sea/): POWR is pleased to support and promote the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Perki-Bay Expedition: A Youth Sojourn from Source to Sea, 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
- [Perkiomen Creek Sojourn and PA State Water Trail Celebration](https://pawatersheds.org/event/perkiomen-creek-sojourn-and-pa-state-water-trail-celebration/): 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
- [Friends of the Riverfront's Lock Through Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/friends-of-the-riverfronts-lock-through-paddles-3/): 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
- [Friends of the Riverfront's Lock Through Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/friends-of-the-riverfronts-lock-through-paddles-2/): 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
- [Friends of the Riverfront's Lock Through Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/friends-of-the-riverfronts-lock-through-paddles/): 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
- [Friends of the Riverfront: Lock Through Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/friends-of-the-riverfront-lock-through-paddles/): 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
- [EMHR's Youth Heritage Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/emhrs-youth-heritage-sojourn-2/): 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
- [EMHR Summer and Fall Heritage Benefit Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/emhr-summer-and-fall-heritage-benefit-paddles/): POWR is pleased to support and promote the Summer and Fall Heritage Benefit Paddles hosted by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region. The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) along with Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe Rentals and Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) are teaming up once again for a pair of Heritage Benefit Paddles this summer and fall.
- [EMHR Summer/Fall Heritage Benefit Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/emhr-summer-fall-heritage-benefit-paddles/): POWR is pleased to support and promote the Summer and Fall Heritage Benefit Paddles hosted by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region. The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) along with Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe Rentals and Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) are teaming up once again for a pair of Heritage Benefit Paddles this summer and fall. Whether
- [Pride on the Conestoga  Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/pride-on-the-conestoga-sojourn/): POWR is pleased to support and promote the Pride on the Conestoga Sojourn hosted by the Conestoga River Club. Come and see a different side of Lancaster county as we celebrate Pride Month 2023, the Lancaster Conservancy’s 7th Annual Water Week, and the River that connects us all. This is a 3.5-4 hour trip, with
- [3rd Annual Conestoga Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/3rd-annual-conestoga-sojourn/): POWR is pleased to support and promote the Conestoga River Club's 3rd Annual Conestoga Sojourn tracing all 32 miles of one of America’s most historic rivers! Paddle through fertile farm lands, past one of the oldest operational mills in the state, abandoned locks where you could make sail for England, through the testing grounds of
- [Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/stony-kiski-conemaugh-rivers-sojourn-3/): 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
- [Putting Water Quality Data to Work, Locally: A Conversation Café](https://pawatersheds.org/event/putting-water-quality-data-to-work-locally-a-conversation-cafe/): The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, along with our partners from Stroud Water Research Center, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program, and local watershed organizations invite you to a special Conversation Café to explore challenges and opportunities for meaningfully sharing water quality monitoring data with municipal officials, EACs, and the public for improved
- [Statewide Watershed Conference](https://pawatersheds.org/event/statewide-watershed-conference-2/): See Conference page for all the details! We can't wait to see you!
- [Susquehanna River North Branch Volunteer Cleanup - Wyoming County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-river-north-branch-volunteer-cleanup-wyoming-county/): Come help the EMHR and several event partners with a river cleanup in Wyoming County on our 2023 PA River of the Year! As manager of the Upper Susquehanna River North Branch Water Trail, it is imperative that the EMHR promote environmental stewardship and conservation efforts that protect this magnificent and historic natural resource! As
- [Volunteer Opportunity: Live Staking at Clear Creek State Park](https://pawatersheds.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-live-staking-at-clear-creek-state-park/): POWR's Partner, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, is looking for volunteers to help live stake a section of the Clarion River bank in Clear Creek State Park on April 21st. Volunteers will spend the morning harvesting materials on site, and the afternoon installing them. If you’re new to live staking, check out this swell info page from
- [Film Screening: Search for the Cooper: A River Hidden in Plain View](https://pawatersheds.org/event/film-screening-search-for-the-cooper-a-river-hidden-in-plain-view/): Search for the Cooper: A River Hidden in Plain View, an award winning film that chronicles the expedition taken by four Camden youth in June 2022 to unlock the hidden beauty and find the source of the Cooper River in Camden County will be screened on the 4th floor of the Independence Seaport Museum in
- [Introduction to Kayak Fishing](https://pawatersheds.org/event/introduction-to-kayak-fishing/): 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
- [Susquehanna Outdoor Expo](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-outdoor-expo/): 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
- [Pennsylvania Game Commission Program Update](https://pawatersheds.org/event/pennsylvania-game-commission-program-update/): You're invited to join POWR's partner, WeConservePA, as they host Bryan Burhans from the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a brief activity update and opportunity for conversation. Bryan will give participants an overview of the various program areas of the Game Commission, the commission’s work in preserving state game lands, and opportunities for land trusts (and watershed
- [Webinar: Bringing Green Parking Lots to Your Community: Part 2](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-bringing-green-parking-lots-to-your-community-part-2/): Join your watershed colleagues and POWR for Part 2 of 2-part conversation about Bringing Green Parking Lots to Your Community: The Benefits and Challenges. Parking lots have been one of the fastest growing land uses, covering acres upon acres of land with impervious asphalt and becoming a dominant landscape feature in many communities They contribute
- [Webinar: Bringing Green Parking Lots to Your Community: Part 1](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-bringing-green-parking-lots-to-your-community-part-1/): Join your watershed colleagues and POWR for Part 1 of 2-part conversation about Bringing Green Parking Lots to Your Community: The Benefits and Challenges. Parking lots have been one of the fastest growing land uses, covering acres of land with impervious asphalt and becoming a dominant landscape feature in many communities They contribute to the
- [EMHR’s 25th Anniversary and PA River of the Year Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/emhrs-25th-anniversary-and-pa-river-of-the-year-sojourn/): Come celebrate with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s 25th Anniversary by taking a weeklong journey with us down the 2023 Pennsylvania River of the Year: the Susquehanna River North Branch Water Trail! We will be paddling from Sayre in Bradford County to Shickshinny in Luzerne County over the course of seven days! The EMHR is
- [World Water Day Camp; All Water Ceremony](https://pawatersheds.org/event/world-water-day-camp-all-water-ceremony/): The gorgeous solar-powered Tree Pittsburgh venue on the shore of our beautiful Allegheny River will provide the perfect place for our water-loving community to gather. Brooke Smokelin- Pittsburgh native, river lover, environmental educator, and founder of The River Alchemy Project, will be sharing slides and stories of the amazing bodies of water she met on
- [Webinar: Riparian Buffers...Not Just for Water Quality](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-riparian-buffers-not-just-for-water-quality/): Meadows and forests adjacent to waterways not only help remove pollutants from stormwater flowing into our waterways, they also serve as important habitat and migration corridors for many of Pennsylvania's native land (and air) based animals! Knowing and understanding these additional benefits can help you engage and inspire more people in your community by tapping
- [Vote for the 2023 PA River of the Year](https://pawatersheds.org/event/vote-for-the-2023-pa-river-of-the-year/): The Conestoga River, Perkiomen Creek, Schuylkill River, and Susquehanna River—North Branch are this year’s nominees for the 2023 PA River of the Year. The public can vote for a favorite state waterway beginning, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, through 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The POWR website enables voting and offers details on nominated waterways
- [Webinar: Managing Invasive Species and Overgrown Landscapes with Goats](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-managing-invasive-species-and-overgrown-landscapes-with-goats/): We hope you will join us for a presentation about managing the fast-growing, pervasive, and invasive Japanese Knotweed. Japanese Knotweed is commonly found along streams and rivers, in low-lying areas, and in disturbed areas such as rights-of-way. It often creates monoculture stands that threaten native plant communities. It is notoriously difficult to manage and get
- [Technology and Tips for Volunteer Management Webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/technology-and-tips-for-volunteer-management-webinar/): We hope you will join us for a presentation on volunteer management best practices including volunteer engagement methods; best online tools for tracking time and activities; creating volunteer coordinator job descriptions; and why tracking volunteers participation matters for donors and stakeholders! This free webinar, presented by staff of Divine and Parker Consulting, will also include
- [2022 Watershed Congress: The Clean Water Act at 50](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-watershed-congress-the-clean-water-act-at-50/): The Watershed Congress is an annual event that seeks to advance the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Watershed Congress melds science, policy, and practical applications into one program. As a result, the annual Watershed Congress is a highly anticipated event for
- [Master Watershed Steward Information Session Webinar for PA Wilds](https://pawatersheds.org/event/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 for PA Wilds and learn about the MWS program! This session
- [Tap Talks: Spotted Lanternfly Uncorked](https://pawatersheds.org/event/tap-talks-spotted-lanternfly-uncorked/): What is all the talk about that pretty little bug with a bad reputation? During Tap Talks: Spotted Lanternfly Uncorked, you will learn all about the spotted lanternfly and what it means for the health of trees, crops, and perhaps more importantly—grapes and hops. You will also learn about the measures being taken to understand the
- [Tap Talks: Bavarians, Beers, and Booms](https://pawatersheds.org/event/tap-talks-bavarians-beers-and-booms/): The Master Watershed Steward Program, in partnership with Straub Brewery, Inc., is pleased to welcome you to Tap Talks: Bavarians, Beers, and Booms. It will be a night of talking about water, brewing, and local history. The event will cover the importance of fresh, mountain spring water to the brewery, a bit about the brewery's history, and
- [Susquehanna Pop-Up Paddle: Fall Edition](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-pop-up-paddle-fall-edition/): Join the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership for the next Susquehanna Pop-Up Paddle, a 6-mile excursion from Milton to Chillisquaque. It's a great opportunity to enjoy a leisurely exploration of the Greenway and the West Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail. October 8, 2022, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Milton State Park (start) PFBC Chillisquaque Boat Launch (end) Paddling Distance:
- [Shenango River Watchers Fall Paddle Fest](https://pawatersheds.org/event/shenango-river-watchers-fall-paddle-fest/): Shenango River Watchers is hosting their annual Fall Paddle Fest on Saturday October 8th. Enjoy a leisurely 9 mile float down the Shenango River followed by lunch and live music. Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Jamestown/FallPaddleFest More details: Join us for a beautiful leisurely float down the Shenango River! $15 per paddler for online registration and $20 for day-of registration
- [EMHR Fall Heritage Benefit Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/emhr-fall-heritage-benefit-paddle/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and Endless Mountain Outfitters (EMO) are teaming up once again for a benefit paddle that will take participants on a 10-mile river journey from the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club back to EMO in Sugar Run! Whether you are an experienced paddler or just a beginner, the Fall Heritage
- [3RQ GAPS Assistance Program Information Session (Project planning assistance)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/3rq-gaps-assistance-program-information-session-project-planning-assistance/): 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
- [3RQ GAPS Assistance Program Information Sessions (Project Planning Success)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/3rq-gaps-assistance-program-information-sessions-project-planning-success/): 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
- [4th Annual Dam Bridge Challenge - Kayak | SUP | Canoe Race](https://pawatersheds.org/event/4th-annual-dam-bridge-challenge-kayak-sup-canoe-race/): The 4th Annual Dam Bridge Challenge features 3 different races along the Susquehanna River on Lake Clarke starting and finishing near the Lock 2 Recreation Area. There are opportunities for racers of all ages; and categories for kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP). Following the races, we’ll celebrate with live music, cold beverages, delicious food,
- [Public Comment Period OPEN for State Water Plan 2022 Update Draft Report](https://pawatersheds.org/event/public-comment-period-open-for-state-water-plan-2022-update-draft-report/): State Water Plan 2022 Update Draft Report [52 Pa.B. 5204] [Saturday, August 20, 2022] 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
- [Lunch and Learn Webinar: Effective Donor and Member Marketing and Outreach](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lunch-and-learn-webinar-effective-donor-and-member-marketing-and-outreach/): You're invited to join POWR as we host Brenda Costa, Executive Director of the French Creek Valley Conservancy for a Lunch and Learn webinar. French Creek was awarded the 2022 Pennsylvania River of the Year designation after securing more votes than the other nominated rivers and creeks. Since then, Brenda and her staff have used
- [EPA Watershed Academy: Turning Water Data into Public Information Webcast](https://pawatersheds.org/event/epa-watershed-academy-turning-water-data-into-public-information-webcast/): This webcast presents examples of communities, states, and regions turning discrete water quality data into live public information. Examples will include the Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative, Save the Sound's Sound Health Explorer, and examples from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Join this webinar to learn more about solutions to the challenges of turning data into
- [Brighton Township Tire Collection](https://pawatersheds.org/event/brighton-township-tire-collection/): Need to get rid of worn out tires or wheels from your car or light truck? Independence Conservancy and Brighton Township are holding a Community Tire Collection on Saturday, September 24 from 9 AM to 12 noon at the Public Works Building, 1250 Brighton Road, Beaver PA 15009. Affordable fees apply. We accept tires on
- [Hookstown Tire Collection](https://pawatersheds.org/event/hookstown-tire-collection/): Need to get rid of worn out tires or wheels from your car or light truck? Independence Conservancy and Hookstown Grange are holding a Community Tire Collection on Saturday, October 1 from 9 AM to 12 noon at Hookstown Fairgrounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown PA 15050. Affordable fees apply. We accept tires on rims.
- [Ambridge Tire Collection](https://pawatersheds.org/event/ambridge-tire-collection/): Need to get rid of tires or wheels from your car or light truck? For a small fee, you can properly dispose of them at the Ambridge Tire Collection, Saturday, October 8 from 9 AM to 12 noon at the Ambridge Borough Building, 600 11th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. Individuals and small businesses are welcome.
- [Walk in Penn's Woods at Rocky Bend](https://pawatersheds.org/event/walk-in-penns-woods-at-rocky-bend/): Join Independence Conservancy for a “Walk in Penn’s Woods” on Sunday, October 3 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Rocky Bend Nature Preserve, 247 Raccoon Creek Road, Potter Township, Monaca PA 15061. Explore the scenic Raccoon Creek Greenway with its rocky cliffs, wooded hillsides and quiet shorelines. Highlights include a natural stream bank repair
- [Sugar Valley Watershed Association Annual Meeting](https://pawatersheds.org/event/sugar-valley-watershed-association-annual-meeting/): 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
- [Riparian Buffer Training Webinar and Workshops](https://pawatersheds.org/event/riparian-buffer-training-webinar-and-workshops/): Riparian Buffers, what you need to know – attend upcoming PA Buffer Training Workshop for an introduction to buffer basics (learn about the how buffers are protecting streams and enhancing resiliency across urban and ag landscapes) and a deeper dive into planning, implementing and managing buffers. With increasing support for riparian buffers from PA DCNR
- [Conversation Café:  Meeting the challenges of local government engagement](https://pawatersheds.org/event/conversation-cafe-meetinging-the-challenges-of-local-government-engagement/): 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
- [Juniata Watershed Alliance at the Juniata County Fair](https://pawatersheds.org/event/juniata-watershed-alliance-at-the-juniata-county-fair-2/): JWA will display information about our past events, upcoming opportunities to get involved, as well as information about the benefits of trees to homeowners.
- [Susquehanna Valley Watershed Festival](https://pawatersheds.org/event/susquehanna-valley-watershed-festival/): 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
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-9/): Walk in Penn's Woods Guided walk conserved properties of FCVC. Free and open to the public, registration required. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-8/): French Creek Valley Conservancy's Fall Float - More details to come. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-7/): FCVC's 29th Annual French Creek Cleanup • Teams of friends, family, and co-workers register to clean up a section of the French Creek Watershed. • Registration will be on FCVC website. • This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. • Trash collection site and picnic will be at Cambridge Springs
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-6/): 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
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-5/): 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
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-4/): Summer Sojourn Paddling Event Paddling from Bicentennial Park in Meadville to Shaw's Landing in Cochranton, PA. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-3/): Bird Walk at Morton Forest Hike and learn on FCVC's Jane and Gene Morton Forest conservation easement with biology professor and ornithologist Bridget Stutchbury. Registration will be added to our website coming soon. Free and open to the public. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy
- [2022 PA River of the Year – French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek-2/): Spring Stewardship Day Celebrating Earth Week by planting 200 trees on our Aikin Conservation Easement. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley Conservancy at: www.frenchcreekconservancy.org
- [2022 PA River of the Year - French Creek](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-river-of-the-year-french-creek/): Guided Nature Walk Held at the Cussewago Meanders property led by land donors Henry and Elaine Burkholder. This conserved property is located in a riparian forest, an Audubon-defined important bird area, and boasts 6,500 feet of slow-meandering Cussewago Creek frontage. For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit French Creek Valley
- [Lehigh River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lehigh-river-sojourn-2/): The 26th annual Lehigh River Sojourn is Wildlands Conservancy's guided paddling and biking 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.
- [2022 Delaware River Sojourn: "The River Rocks"](https://pawatersheds.org/event/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
- [Youth Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/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
- [EMHR Heritage Benefit Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/emhr-heritage-benefit-paddles-2/): Fall Heritage Benefit Paddle: Arrive at EMO for registration, paddlers will be shuttled to the Bradford County Outboard Motor Club for a safety brief and a short presentation, then launch downriver (paddlers should pack a lunch) for this 10-mile paddle. We'll paddle back to EMO, enjoy a barbecue dinner from Old School BBQ as well
- [EMHR Heritage Benefit Paddles](https://pawatersheds.org/event/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
- [Schuylkill River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/schuylkill-river-sojourn-2/): The Schuylkill River Sojourn is a guided paddling experience which begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later at Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row. Paddle the Schuylkill River this summer for as little as one day or multiple days. The paddling excursion is often described as summer camp since the outdoor expedition combines kayaking, camping,
- [Perki-Bay Expedition: A Youth Sojourne](https://pawatersheds.org/event/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
- [Perkiomen Creek Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/perkiomen-creek-sojourn-2/): Join the adventure on June 4th, 2022 as we paddle a ten-mile stretch of the Perkiomen Creek from Schwenksville to Oaks! Explore the scenic beauty and hidden treasures of the Perkiomen. Do some boulder dodging. Battle the dams and rapids. Chat with old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy lunch at Cranberry Park, and
- [Lazy River Family Friendly Float Day](https://pawatersheds.org/event/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
- [Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/stony-kiski-conemaugh-rivers-sojourn-2/): Come experience "magic in the water" with Conemaugh Valley Conservancy's Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn, June 2-5, 2022. Kayak or canoe with us for 1 or all 4 days through Conemaugh and Packsaddle Gaps, with stops at unique communities along the borders of Somerset, Cambria, Indiana, Westmoreland, and Armstrong Counties in SW PA, and a visit to
- [Last day to apply for 2022 PA Water Trail Mini Grants](https://pawatersheds.org/event/last-day-to-apply-for-2022-pa-water-trail-mini-grants/): Reminder: PA Water Trail Mini Grants are due today, no later than 5:00 PM
- [2022 PA Water Trail Mini Grant Application Opens Today](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2022-pa-water-trail-mini-grant-application-opens-today/): First Day to apply for 2022 PA Water Trail mini Grants
- [Tree Planting at Lindell Farms, LLC in Lander, PA](https://pawatersheds.org/event/tree-planting-at-lindell-farms-llc-in-lander-pa/): Volunteers are need to help plant trees for a riparian buffer at Lindell Farms, LLC in Lander, PA. The event will occur from 9am – 2pm or until finished. Tools will be provided. Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Contact Jean Gomory, Watershed Specialist, jgomory@wcconservation.net, 814-726-1441 if you are interested in participating
- [Warren County Envirothon](https://pawatersheds.org/event/warren-county-envirothon/): Volunteers are needed to be scorekeepers, photographers, and a Current Issue station judge for the 2022 Warren County Envirothon at Chapman State Park. Volunteers are asked to arrive at least by 8:30am and the event wraps up at 2:15pm. Please pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Contact Jean Gomory, Watershed Specialist, jgomory@wcconservation.net, 814-726-1441 if
- [Live Virtual Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Justice Policy; hosted by PADEP](https://pawatersheds.org/event/live-virtual-public-hearing-on-the-draft-environmental-justice-policy-hosted-by-padep-3/): Three Live Virtual Hearings | April 5, 12, and 28 The Department of Environmental Protection will hold three virtual public hearings to accept comments on the Draft Environmental Justice Policy. Each hearing will include a brief presentation about the policy. The hearings will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 5
- [Live Virtual Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Justice Policy; hosted by PADEP](https://pawatersheds.org/event/live-virtual-public-hearing-on-the-draft-environmental-justice-policy-hosted-by-padep-2/): Three Live Virtual Hearings | April 5, 12, and 28 The Department of Environmental Protection will hold three virtual public hearings to accept comments on the Draft Environmental Justice Policy. Each hearing will include a brief presentation about the policy. The hearings will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 5
- [Live Virtual Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Justice Policy; hosted by PADEP](https://pawatersheds.org/event/live-virtual-public-hearing-on-the-draft-environmental-justice-policy-hosted-by-padep/): Three Live Virtual Hearings | April 5, 12, and 28 The Department of Environmental Protection will hold three virtual public hearings to accept comments on the Draft Environmental Justice Policy. Each hearing will include a brief presentation about the policy. The hearings will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 5
- [CANAL HOUSE BIG SPRING CLEAN!](https://pawatersheds.org/event/canal-house-big-spring-clean/): The Juniata Watershed Alliance will be hosting a litter clean up at the Canal House for Pick Up PA Saturday, March 26, 2022 Meet us, rain or shine, at the Canal House 10 a.m. until noon Located at the dead end of Old Route 22, Mifflintown Please dress for the weather and wooded,
- [Riparian Ranger Training](https://pawatersheds.org/event/riparian-ranger-training/): Join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Juniata Watershed Alliance, and Juniata Conservation District to learn how to "help trees take root." This is a Volunteer training to maintain and foster riparian buffer growth. This event will be held rain or shine, so please dress for weather, tall grass, and potentially muddy terrain. Study shoes
- [24th Annual Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creek Streams Clean up](https://pawatersheds.org/event/24th-annual-chester-ridley-and-crum-creek-streams-c-ean-up/): Join CRC for a spring cleaning on our watersheds! Let's keep trash and plastic out of our water by cleaning up all the streams of the highly populated Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creek watersheds. 24th Annual CRC Streams Cleanup March 26, 2022 9:00 - 11:30 A.M. Rain Or Shine! Anyone registered before March 16 receives
- [Ensure Safe Drinking Water in Your Municipality: A webinar about PFAS](https://pawatersheds.org/event/ensure-safe-drinking-water-in-your-municipality-a-webinar-about-pfas-2/): Move Past Plastic, MPP, would like to invite you to a program developed to help municipalities find out if their drinking water is safe from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. PFAS are a large family of chemicals persistent in our environment including groundwater. Join MPP to learn about this emergent contaminant that has been found
- [Ensure Safe Drinking Water in Your Municipality: A Webinar about PFAS](https://pawatersheds.org/event/ensure-safe-drinking-water-in-your-municipality-a-webinar-about-pfas/): Move Past Plastic, MPP, would like to invite you to a program developed to help municipalities find out if their drinking water is safe from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. PFAS are a large family of chemicals persistent in our environment including groundwater. Join MPP to learn about this emergent contaminant that has been found
- [Healing the Planet Grant Period Opens; Deadline to Apply April 28](https://pawatersheds.org/event/healing-the-planet-grant-period-opens/): Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is pleased to announce a second year of Healing the Planet grants in partnership with The Giant Company. All grant guidelines, information, and the application can be found here - https://www.keeppabeautiful.org/grants-awards/grants/healing-the-planet-grant/healing-the-planet-2022/. Please send on to anyone you know that may be interested. Thank you for helping to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful!
- [Trash to Action: Using Trash Data to Take Informed Action for Your Waterways](https://pawatersheds.org/event/trash-to-action-using-trash-data-to-take-informed-action-for-your-waterways/): Trash problem? Looking to take your annual clean-ups to the next level? Trash monitoring data can lead to informed decision-making and action. River Network invites you to Join us on March 3rd at 1 pm EST to learn how others are finding innovative solutions to trash pollution by conducting trash assessments and taking informed action. Learn
- [Rock In River Fest/PA Stone Skipping Championship](https://pawatersheds.org/event/rock-in-river-fest-pa-stone-skipping-championship/): 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!
- [Northcentral PA Region -   Watershed Workshop](https://pawatersheds.org/event/northcentral-pa-region-watershed-workshop/): Please join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for a gathering of watershed group leaders to share resource information, learn techniques to help build capacity, and network with other groups in the Northcentral Pennsylvania region. Invited guests include staff from PA DEP Office of Environmental Justice, PennFuture,
- [Meaningful Engagement in Local Government Decision Making for Community Watershed Organizations Follow-up Conversation](https://pawatersheds.org/event/meaningful-engagement-in-local-government-decision-making-for-community-watershed-organizations-follow-up-conversation/): Please join us for an informal follow-up conversation to the 3-part training series POWR hosted last year taking place on Monday, February 28 at 6 PM. During this conversation, we hope you will share your experiences, success stories, and challenges implementing some of the strategies we explored during that training. POWR hopes to use what we
- [Southcentral Regional Watershed Workshop](https://pawatersheds.org/event/southcentral-regional-watershed-workshop/): Please join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) for a gathering of watershed group leaders to share resource information, learn techniques to help build capacity, and network with other groups in the Southeast Pennsylvania region. Invited guests include staff from PennFuture, Penn State Extension, PA DEP's Office
- [Three Rivers QUEST Roundtable Webinar: 3QR Members Current Projects](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-quest-roundtable-webinar-3qr-members-current-projects/): This is the third in a series, hosted by Three Rivers QUEST, where attendees are invited to learn about the research, conservation, and education-based efforts being undertaken by 3RQ member organizations and 3RQ partner researchers in the Upper Ohio River Basin. The goal of this series is to build connections, share information, and stay updated
- [Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference](https://pawatersheds.org/event/pennsylvania-land-conservation-conference/): We Conserve PA is hosting The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference, Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for staff and volunteers of conservation groups On March 15-17 at the Wyndham in Gettysburg, PA. Learn more, view the agenda, and register HERE
- [Watershed Forestry (Riparian) Summit hosted by PADCNR and WPC](https://pawatersheds.org/event/watershed-forestry-riparian-summit-hosted-by-padcnr-and-wpc/): Planning is underway for our 2022 Watershed Forestry Summit! This event was previously known as the Riparian Forest Buffer Summit, which has been held by DCNR and WPC since 2018. The Summit will now also include Lawn Conversion topics in addition to Riparian Forest Buffer topic Please save the date and share the attached PDF
- [Webinar: Rules of Lobbying for 501c3 Organizations](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-rules-of-lobbying-for-501c3-organizations/): POWR's partners at the Choose Clean Water Coalition are hosting this informational webinar: The Coalition is hosting a Rules of Lobbying webinar this Thursday, January 27 at 10am. Bolder Advocacy will give a presentation on how 501c3 organizations can participate in lobbying efforts, including the Coalition’s upcoming Lobby Week, and answer any questions folks may
- [Water Cooler Talk: Microplastics and Environmental Health](https://pawatersheds.org/event/water-cooler-talk-microplastics-and-environmental-health/): Join Penn State Extension for Water Cooler Talk: Microplastics and Environmental Health as we gather around the virtual water cooler as one collective water resource community. During this talk, presenters will provide a discussion of the accumulation of microplastics in environmental matrices in a drinking water reservoir and surrounding watershed located in central Pennsylvania. Register
- [Watershed Plans: An Overview of Options in Pennsylvania](https://pawatersheds.org/event/watershed-plans-an-overview-of-options-in-pennsylvania/): A Watershed Plan is a critical tool to guide decision-making on where and how to invest time and resources in improving, restoring and protecting a watershed, but picking a type of plan to pursue can be overwhelming. Join professionals with firsthand experience in watershed planning with the Allegheny County Conservation District, Allegheny Land Trust, and
- [Three Rivers QUEST Roundtable Webinar: 3RQ Partner Research](https://pawatersheds.org/event/three-rivers-quest-roundtable-webinar-3rq-partner-research/): This is the second in a series, hosted by Three Rivers QUEST, where attendees are invited to learn about the research, conservation, and education-based efforts being undertaken by 3RQ member organizations and 3RQ partner researchers in the Upper Ohio River Basin. The goal of this series is to build connections, share information, and stay updated
- [How's My Waterway January 2022 Webcast](https://pawatersheds.org/event/hows-my-waterway-january-2022-webcast/): Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4991650168443649036 EXITEXIT EPA WEBSITE Dwane Young, Chief, Water Data Integration Branch Kiki Schneider, IT Specialist, Water Data Integration Branch How’s My Waterway has added several new features over the past year that will be featured in this webcast. Communities use How’s My Waterway to learn about their watershed. When a watershed is shown to have pollution or other issues, it inspires people to get involved to protect
- [Virtual information session about the Master Watershed Steward program: Adams, Cumberland, and Franklin Counties](https://pawatersheds.org/event/virtual-information-sessions-about-the-master-watershed-steward-program/): Virtual information session about the MWS program and the upcoming training. Click here to register and receive the link. More information can also be found on the MWS website or on Facebook.
- [Virtual information session about the Master Watershed Steward program: Adams, Cumberland, and Franklin Counties](https://pawatersheds.org/event/virtual-information-session-about-the-master-watershed-steward-program/): Virtual information session about the MWS program and the upcoming training. Click here to register and receive the link. More information can be found on our website or on Facebook.
- [Last Day to Vote for PA River of the Year 2022](https://pawatersheds.org/event/last-day-to-vote-for-pa-river-of-the-year-2022/): Today is the final day to vote for the 2022 PA River of the Year. Nominees are: French Creek (western), Connoquenessing Creek, Monongahela River, and Catawissa Creek. VOTE HERE TODAY!
- [Webinar: There’s Money on the (Water) Table: An American Rescue Plan Discussion](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-theres-money-on-the-water-table-an-american-rescue-plan-discussion/): Please join POWR's partners, CCWC, CDRW, PennFuture, and CVPA this Wednesday, 12/1 at 6:00 PM for a webinar with DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn, called There’s Money on the (Water) Table: An American Rescue Plan Discussion. We will also be joined by Marci Mowery from the PA Parks & Forest Foundation, Julie Slavet from the Tookany/
- [Webinar: Cultivating Leadership at All Levels](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-december-8-cultivating-leadership-at-all-levels/): Join the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and your watershed organization peers for a live webinar on Wednesday, December 8 at 6 PM to learn about and discuss a number of strategies to build leaders at every level of your organization, from the once-in-a-while volunteer to your board chair and committees. Hanna Mico, Community Organization
- [Webinar: What you should know about Federal Water Policy Updates](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-what-you-should-know-about-federal-water-policy-updates/): As the new Administration comes on board, water protectors across the country are calling for a focus on restoring water quality protections for our Nation’s waters and improving water infrastructure for clean, safe, and accessible water for all. This presentation will walk through the current updates related to the Clean Water Act, the American Rescue
- [Wetlands Walk in North Franklin Township](https://pawatersheds.org/event/wetlands-walk-in-north-franklin-township/): Dr. Jason Kilgore is an associate professor in the Department of Biology and the coordinator for the Environmental Science Major at W & J College. As he leads us through our annual wetlands walk, we'll learn what wetlands are and how to identify them through soil structure, plant types, and water presence as well as
- [Endless Mountains Heritage Region Hosts Fall Heritage Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/endless-mountains-heritage-region-hosts-fall-heritage-paddle/): The EMHR and Endless Mountain Outfitters are teaming up for a benefit paddle that will take participants on a 10-mile river journey from the French Azilum Historic Site back to EMO in Sugar Run! Register online and arrive at EMO (7474 PA-187, Sugar Run, PA) by 9 a.m. on Oct. 2 to sign-in. Paddlers will
- [16th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium](https://pawatersheds.org/event/16th-annual-susquehanna-river-symposium/): The 16th River Symposium will be held on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Elaine Langone Center on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The symposium brings together academics, consultants, state, federal, and regional agencies, conservation groups, and the public to discuss ongoing scientific research and innovative projects, to share ideas, and to increase awareness
- [The Watershed Congress: Up to 5 days of virtual presentations, programming, learning, and more](https://pawatersheds.org/event/the-watershed-congress-up-to-5-days-of-virtual-presentations-programming-learning-and-more/): Sharing information, tools, and practices for watershed protection and restoration The Watershed Congress advances the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Watershed Congress melds science, policy, and practical applications into one program. As a result, the annual Watershed Congress is a premier
- [Stream Restoration and Daylighting in Allegheny County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/stream-restoration-and-daylighting-in-allegheny-county/): Field trip opportunity coordinated by Master Watershed Stewards open to all community watershed organization leaders and volunteers and leaders and volunteers of other environmental non-profit organizations. For additional details and to register, please visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/3344c96a-dd73-42e1-8de5-58f0b4ae01d2/summary
- [Eco Park Tour in Franklin County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/eco-park-tour-in-franklin-county/): Field trip opportunity coordinated by Master Watershed Stewards open to all community watershed organization leaders and volunteers and leaders and volunteers of other environmental non-profit organizations. For additional details and to register, please visit: https://extension.psu.edu/mws-field-trip-eco-park
- [Dam Removal and Restoration at the Atlas Dam in Northampton County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/dam-removal-and-restoration-at-the-atlas-dam-in-northampton-county/): Field trip opportunity coordinated by Master Watershed Stewards open to all community watershed organization leaders and volunteers and leaders and volunteers of other environmental non-profit organizations. For additional details and to register, please visit: https://extension.psu.edu/mws-atlas-dam Please note that the fee will cover refreshments and other small giveaways for attendees.
- [Sky Tour at Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/sky-tour-at-cherry-springs-state-park-in-potter-county/): Field trip opportunity coordinated by Master Watershed Stewards open to all community watershed organization leaders and volunteers and leaders and volunteers of other environmental non-profit organizations. For additional details and to register, please visit: https://extension.psu.edu/mws-field-trip-sky-tour
- [Abandoned Mine Tour in Lackawanna County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/abandoned-mine-tour-in-lackawanna-county/): Field trip opportunity coordinated by Master Watershed Stewards open to all community watershed organization leaders and volunteers and leaders and volunteers of other environmental non-profit organizations. For additional details and to register, please visit: https://extension.psu.edu/mws-field-trip-abandoned-mine-tour
- [Cranberry Bog Tour in Monroe County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/cranberry-bog-tour-in-monroe-county/): Field trip opportunity coordinated by Master Watershed Stewards open to all community watershed organization leaders and volunteers and leaders and volunteers of other environmental non-profit organizations. For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tannersville-cranberry-bog-walk-tickets-167521255585
- [Acid Mine Draining Treatment Site Tour in Westmoreland County](https://pawatersheds.org/event/acid-mine-draining-treatment-site-tour-in-westmoreland-county/): Field trip opportunity coordinated by Master Watershed Stewards open to all community watershed organization leaders and volunteers and leaders and volunteers of other environmental non-profit organizations. For additional details and to register, please visit: https://extension.psu.edu/mws-field-trip-keystone-state-park
- [Webinar: Make Your Citizen Science Project Count: Strategies to Produce Quality Data](https://pawatersheds.org/event/webinar-make-your-citizen-science-project-count-strategies-to-produce-quality-data/): Citizen science encompasses a wide variety of kinds of projects that produce data — from community science activities to public participation in scientific research. A goal of the scientific process is to produce unbiased, transparent, and reproducible data, regardless of who is doing the work and when it is occurring. A quality assurance project plan,
- [Water Quality Testing Tool for Watershed Groups by Water Rangers](https://pawatersheds.org/event/water-quality-testing-tool-for-watershed-groups-by-water-rangers/): Join POWR, Water Rangers, and your community watershed organization colleagues for a one hour webinar to learn about Water Rangers' integrated water testing tools that are easy-to-use and accessible. Their custom water quality test kits, an open-data platform to manage results, and specially designed resources make it easy for any citizen science/watershed organization-led water quality
- [Juniata Watershed Alliance at the Juniata County Fair](https://pawatersheds.org/event/juniata-watershed-alliance-at-the-juniata-county-fair/): Juniata Watershed Alliance will have a informational booth at the Juniata County Fair. Members will be available for several hours on September 5, 7, 8 and 9 to discuss our conservation mission and activities as well as how YOU can get involved. FREE raffle for a rain barrel will be held, with one lucky winner
- [Master Watershed Steward Program: Tap Talks](https://pawatersheds.org/event/master-watershed-steward-program-tap-talks/): If you are within driving distance of Indiana, PA, you don't want to miss this fun event taking place at a local brewery. Learn about best practices for greening your landscape while protecting local waterways. Hosted by Penn State Extension Water Resource Educator, Justin Mansberger. Click HERE for more details.
- [Climate Solutions Webinar, all about RGGI](https://pawatersheds.org/event/climate-solutions-webinar-all-about-rggi/): Pennsylvania is on the verge of implementing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the most ambitious step the Commonwealth will have ever taken to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and fight against climate change. Join PennEnvironment, PennFuture, and Conservation Voters of PA for a webinar with State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Representative Dianne Herrin, who
- [PA Greenways and Trail Summit: Blue, Green, & Everything in Between](https://pawatersheds.org/event/pa-greenways-and-trail-summit-blue-green-everything-in-between/): The 2021 Greenways & Trails Summit will be held at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA on September 19-21. The Summit seeks to inspire improvements and expansion to Pennsylvania’s trail system, build peer networks, and celebrate successful projects connecting the public to land and water trails throughout the state. Taking inspiration from our
- [Statewide Watershed Conference](https://pawatersheds.org/event/statewide-watershed-conference/): POWR is hosting a combined hybrid (in-person/virtual) Statewide Conference for Watershed Organizations on November 7-8, 2021 at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel and Conference Center in State College, PA. This event will include a plenary session, keynote presentation, concurrent learning sessions on a wide variety of technical and organizational development topics, a luncheon, and reception. Informal
- [Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Virtual Event: Introduction To Trout Fishing](https://pawatersheds.org/event/trout-unlimited-and-backcountry-hunters-anglers-virtual-event-introduction-to-trout-fishing/): Are you or somebody you know interested in trout fishing, but you aren’t sure where to start? Join Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers in our R.I.S.E program, an educational series designed to empower new and veteran anglers to get out on the water. Register for the FREE “Introduction to Trout Fishing” virtual event. Over three Friday
- [Deadline for Applications to the Healing the Planet Grant](https://pawatersheds.org/event/deadline-for-applications-to-the-healing-the-planet-grant/): Today is the deadline for applications to the Healing the Planet Grant for Community Improvement projects. See the flyer for all the details: HEALING THE PLANET GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT_KPB-TGC AF_FINAL
- [Floating Classroom Program](https://pawatersheds.org/event/floating-classroom-program-2/): Watershed education takes a giant leap forward with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Floating Classroom Program at Green Lane Park. Imagine environmental science, kayaking, and a floating science lab rolled into one incredible program geared towards developing real-world field skills in our young learners. In this program, students participate in courses on ornithology, geology, botany, aquatic
- [Floating Classroom Program](https://pawatersheds.org/event/floating-classroom-program/): Watershed education takes a giant leap forward with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's Floating Classroom Program at Green Lane Park. Imagine environmental science, kayaking, and a floating science lab rolled into one incredible program geared towards developing real-world field skills in our young learners. In this program, students participate in courses on ornithology, geology, botany, aquatic
- [Heritage Benefit Paddle Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/heritage-benefit-paddle-series-3/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region has partnered with our local outfitters to host a series of Heritage Benefit Paddles throughout Bradford, Wyoming and Lackawanna counties. Each daylong paddle will incorporate guest speaker presentations about local river history, watershed conservation efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities from organizations like the Countryside Conservancy, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, and
- [Family Fun Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/family-fun-sojourn/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) will be hosting a Family Fun Sojourn on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, 2021. Participants will paddle 20 miles over the two-day period from Wysox Township to Endless Mountain Outfitters in Sugar Run. Highlights of the weekend expedition will be environmental talks from the PA Fish &
- [Heritage Benefit Paddle Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/heritage-benefit-paddle-series-2/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region has partnered with our local outfitters to host a series of Heritage Benefit Paddles throughout Bradford, Wyoming and Lackawanna counties. Each daylong paddle will incorporate guest speaker presentations about local river history, watershed conservation efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities from organizations like the Countryside Conservancy, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, and
- [Heritage Benefit Paddle Series](https://pawatersheds.org/event/heritage-benefit-paddle-series/): The Endless Mountains Heritage Region has partnered with our local outfitters to host a series of Heritage Benefit Paddles throughout Bradford, Wyoming and Lackawanna counties. Each daylong paddle will incorporate guest speaker presentations about local river history, watershed conservation efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities from organizations like the Countryside Conservancy, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, and
- [Embracing Our Differences - How the Structures of our State Governments Influence Policy Making](https://pawatersheds.org/event/embracing-our-differences-how-the-structures-of-our-state-governments-influence-policy-making/): Please join the Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance for a fascinating comparison of the structure of government in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. This virtual presentation will highlight similarities and differences and explore the effects of government structure on law and policy at the state level. One person who attended a "pre-screening" of
- [Equity in the Outdoors, A Conversation](https://pawatersheds.org/event/equity-in-the-outdoors-a-conversation/): Please see this CNRAC Conversations Flyer for more details about this event which will explore social barriers to engagement, enjoyment, and participation in PA's outdoor activities. Register HERE
- [Lehigh River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/lehigh-river-sojourn/): The 25th annual Lehigh River Sojourn, June 26th-28th, is Wildlands Conservancy's guided paddling and biking 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. For
- [2021 Delaware River Sojourn: "FOCUS ON FISH"](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-delaware-river-sojourn-focus-on-fish/): Join the Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition for the Sojourn, a guided paddling and camping trip on the Delaware River, 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,
- [Schuylkill River Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/schuylkill-river-sojourn/): Please join the Schuylkill River Greenways for the Schuylkill River Sojourn. This year, the sojourn will be a 5-day guided canoe or kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that will start in Jim Dietrich Park in Reading and end at Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. With the ability to select one day, multiple days or the
- [Perkiomen Creek Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/perkiomen-creek-sojourn/): Join the adventure on June 5th, 2021 as we paddle a ten-mile stretch of the Perkiomen Creek from Schwenksville to Oaks! Explore the scenic beauty and hidden treasures of the Perkiomen. Do some boulder dodging. Battle the dams and rapids. Chat with old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy lunch at Cranberry Park, and
- [Conodoguinet Creek Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/conodoguinet-creek-sojourn/): Join the Middle Spring Watershed Association for this 2.5-day canoe/kayak weekend with a total length of 21.7 miles beginning with a flatwater sunset paddle Friday evening on the reservoir above Carlisle Dam. Enjoy the scenery and evening while learning a bit about water use and celebrating local stream history. Saturday (subject to water levels) will
- [Family Friendly Float Day](https://pawatersheds.org/event/family-friendly-float-day/): Jacobs Creek Watershed Association would like to invite you to the 4th Annual Jacobs Creek Family Friendly Float Day. Bring your own raft, kayak, canoe or tube and enjoy a day on the creek, start and ending on the Canoe Access Ramps in Scottdale Borough Parks. This family friendly event will include food for sale,
- [French Creek Passport Paddle](https://pawatersheds.org/event/french-creek-passport-paddle/): Join French Creek Valley Conservancy on June 19th for a scenic Passport Paddle down French Creek from Shaw's Landing, paddling 4 river miles through some beautiful sections of French Creek, rich with wildlife and lush flora to the takeout at Cochranton Borough launch. Along the way, participants will get to stop at educational stations to
- [Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/stony-kiski-conemaugh-rivers-sojourn/): Join the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy for the Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn, June 3-6, 2021 as we celebrate the river and region's Past, Present, and Future. Paddle 44 river miles from Johnstown to Apollo, through scenic Conemaugh and Packsaddle Gaps, with stops in Blairsville and at Saltsburg's Historic Canal Days Festival. Special rates for kids under 14
- [7th Annual Loyalhanna Sojourn](https://pawatersheds.org/event/7th-annual-loyalhanna-sojourn/): The 7th Annual Loyalhanna Sojourn is a one-day event to promote and celebrate the Loyalhanna Creek and its surrounding communities in Westmoreland County, PA. Participants will paddle a nine-mile section of the Loyalhanna beginning at the Cardinal Park launch in Latrobe and continue downstream to the Gray Wing Park launch in New Alexandria. The event
- [2021 PA River of the Year - Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-the-shenango-river/): Shenango River Watchers: Annual Public Meeting at Buhl Park PAC For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year – Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-the-shenango-river-2/): New Castle West Side Community Cleanup with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-the-shenango-river-4/): Earth Day Cleanup - Shenango Rec Area Campground with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-the-shenango-river-5/): Spring Wildflower Hike in Big Bend with the Shenango River Watchers Pre Registration Required For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river/): Fly Casting Clinic Session 1, Buhl Park with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-2/): Fly Casting Clinic Session 2, Buhl Park with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-3/): Trail Work Day, New Hamburg with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-4/): Intro to Kayaking, Buhl Park with the Shenango River Watchers Pre Registration Required For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-5/): Intro to Kayaking, Chestnut Run Swim Beach with the Shenango River Watchers Pre Registration Required For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-6/): Spring Paddle Fest - Registration 7:30am - 10:30am, Pymatuning State Park with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-7/): Trail Work Day, River Road Pipeline Access with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-8/): Trail Work Day, Big Bend with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-9/): Trail Work Day, New Hamburg with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-10/): Trail Work Day, River Road Pipeline Access with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-11/): Fall Paddle Fest, Pymatuning State Park with the Shenango River Watchers 7:30am to 10:30am Registration For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-12/): Trail Work Day, Big Bend with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-13/): Fall Historical Hike with the Shenango River Watchers Details coming Soon! For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-14/): Trail Work Day, New Hamburg with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-15/): National Take a Hike Day with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-shenango-river-16/): 34th Annual Gobble Wobble, Buhl Park with the Shenango River Watchers For additional details or information on how you can participate, please visit: Shenango River Watchers
- [2021 PA River of the Year: Shenango River](https://pawatersheds.org/event/2021-pa-river-of-the-year-the-shenango-river-3/): Shenango River Watchers: Trail Work Day - Big Bend
- [8th Sustainability Symposium, a Virtual event hosted by Bucknell](https://pawatersheds.org/event/8th-sustainability-symposium-a-virtual-event-hosted-by-bucknell/): The Sustainability Symposium celebrates sustainability and environmental related research, teaching, creative works, practice, and action where faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders from regional institutions share their completed and ongoing works, network for ongoing or new initiatives, and are inspired by shared keynote activities. This annual meeting showcases work from the natural sciences, physical sciences,
- [Which Way to a Cleaner Chesapeake Bay, A webinar and networking event](https://pawatersheds.org/event/which-way-to-a-cleaner-chesapeake-bay-a-webinar-and-networking-event/): Join Rachel Stahlman, WIP 3 County Action Plan Coordinator for York County Planning Commission for a presentation followed by a "connection and networking" hour to learn about and discuss topics including the Federal Clean Water Act, the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), the PA Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), and the importance
- [How Art Can Help Shape Land Use, A webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/how-art-can-help-shape-land-use-a-webinar/): Art has played an essential role at Stroud Water Research Center from the beginning. Stroud Center co-founders Joan and Dick Stroud believed that art inspired the scientific mind and encouraged creativity. Join us for the first episode in our 2021 webinar series exploring the intersection of art and science. Eco-revelatory artist Stacy Levy will tell the story of
- [Supporting Municipal Engagement in DEP’s Local Climate Action Program, A Webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/meaningful-engagement-in-local-climate-action-planning/): On May 6, 2021 at 6 PM, POWR will host Heidi Kunka, Energy Program Specialist from the PADEP and Daniel Rossi-Keen, the Executive Director of RiverWise for a one hour webinar for PA community watershed organizations on PADEP’s Local Climate Action Program. During the webinar Ms. Kunka will provide background information about the LCAP and
- [Leveraging the Power of Community and Science Webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/leveraging-the-power-of-community-and-science-webinar/): Penn State Extension will host another in its Water Cooler Talk Series April 28 on Leveraging The Power Of Community and Science from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Developing a community-based science project can be an effective means of collecting data and reaching diverse audiences while providing education on how to use science to understand the world around us. It is
- [The Wonderful World of Native Plants and Pollinators, A webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/the-wonderful-world-of-native-plants-and-pollinators-a-webinar/): The birds in our yards, the food on our plates and the money in our wallets all benefit from native plants and pollinators. What to learn more? Join the Chesapeake Bay Program for a free, online open forum where you’ll learn from experts and take part in a discussion about the native plants in your
- [Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution: An EPA Webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/addressing-and-managing-plastic-pollution-an-epa-webinar/): Registration is now open for EPA’s Watershed Academy webinar “Addressing and Managing Plastic Pollution,” which will take place on April 21, 2021. This webinar will include a broad introduction on plastic pollution and its resulting impacts, a discussion on the need for systemic change, and solutions and initiatives that can be implemented to combat this
- [Agnes Revisited: A Virtual Performance](https://pawatersheds.org/event/agnes-revisited-a-virtual-performance/): Tropical Storm Agnes (1972) transformed our Susquehanna Valley. In this virtual performance, based on historical records and oral histories with survivors of the storm, students and staff from the Bucknell Humanities Center revisit Agnes, commemorate a historic event, and glean the lessons it has for today's rapidly changing world. AGNES REVISITED will transform more than
- [How DCNR is connecting women to PA’s natural resources and recreational opportunities](https://pawatersheds.org/event/how-dcnr-is-connecting-women-to-pas-natural-resources-and-recreational-opportunities/): Christine Ticehurst Recreation and Interpretation Program Coordinator with the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources will introduce you to programs DCNR provides, their ideas for the future of those programs, and new ones. In sharing what they are doing, it will provide you with ideas of community connections to your State Parks, ideas of
- [Conference Series: Educational Alliances in a Time of Climate Crisis](https://pawatersheds.org/event/conference-series-educational-alliances-in-a-time-of-climate-crisis/): Haverford College is hosting a virtual conference on the topic of Building Higher Educational Alliances in a Time of Climate Crisis. There is one session in particular that might be of interest to watershed organizations. Blurring Lines: Social Movements, Community Collaborations, and Arts Thursday, April 15, 2021 2:00-4:00 p.m. EST Global challenges including climate change,
- [Dickinson College: Environmental Justice in PA](https://pawatersheds.org/event/dickinson-college-environmental-justice-in-pa/): On April 6, Dickinson College is hosting a free event to discuss challenges and opportunities related to your health, pollution exposure, and access to food. Marginalized communities across Pennsylvanian are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and have historically been excluded from or underrepresented in environmental justice activities. Environmental justice means that all are included in
- [Penn State Water Cooler Talk: Managing Stormwater with Trees and Forests](https://pawatersheds.org/event/penn-state-water-cooler-talk-managing-stormwater-with-trees-and-forests/): Trees and forests play a significant role in reducing stormwater and pollutant loads and can be one of the most cost-effective and greenest approaches to managing stormwater. Explore the multiple ways that trees and forests reduce stormwater and associated nutrient and pollutant loads while they provide so many additional community benefits such as reducing summer
- [Road Salt Management Strategies Webinar](https://pawatersheds.org/event/road-salt-management-strategies-webinar/): EPA Region 3 is hosting a webinar, Road Salt Management Strategies, on Wednesday, March 31st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Road Salt Management Strategies webinar will showcase two case studies about successful strategies to reduce road salts. Both presenters will provide an overview of the localized problem and solutions, with key takeaways for those interested in
- [Water Quality Partnerships: The Ripple Effect, a webinar hosted by Penn State](https://pawatersheds.org/event/water-quality-partnerships-the-ripple-effect-a-webinar-hosted-by-penn-state/): On May 19 at 1 PM, a webinar hosted by the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences will feature Water Quality Partnerships: The Ripple Effect. Dean Roush will be joined by Pa Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, DEP Director of Chesapeake Bay Program Office Jill Whitcomb, and Matt Royer, Director of the
- [Tools for Equitable Climate Resilience: Introduction to Community-Led Research and Toolkit](https://pawatersheds.org/event/tools-for-equitable-climate-resilience-introduction-to-community-led-research-and-toolkit/): River Network invites you to attend a webinar on the use of community-led research to center communities’ experiences and needs in assessing local climate risks and generating equitable solutions. They will also introduce and share River Network’s new Community-Led Research Toolkit. In this toolkit, you’ll find best practices from both researcher-led and community-led processes to gather and utilize
- [Wild and Scenic Film Festival, On Tour (virtually)](https://pawatersheds.org/event/wild-and-scenic-film-festival-on-tour-virtually/): On March 18, 2021 POWR will host The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, On Tour, virtually. POWR invites you to join your colleagues, friends, and family to enjoy an evening of films from the brand new 2021 line-up- films that celebrate the beauty and wonder of our natural world and inspire audiences everywhere
- [Riparian Forest Buffer Summit](https://pawatersheds.org/event/riparian-forest-buffer-summit/): DCNR and Western PA Conservancy will host the annual Riparian Forest Buffer Summit on March 10th and 11th. The conference costs $15 and is limited to the first 300 individuals who sign up. Registration closes February 26th. This is a great conference for both those new to buffers and experienced practitioners.
- [Deadline to Submit 2021 POWR Sojourn Mini Grant Applications](https://pawatersheds.org/event/deadline-to-submit-2021-powr-sojourn-mini-grant-applications/): Today at 5pm is the deadline to submit applications for the 2021 POWR Sojourn Mini Grants. Applications are being accepted through Submittable and a link to the application can be found here: https://pecpa.org/apply
- [Part 3 of 3: Meaningful Engagement in Local Government Decision Making](https://pawatersheds.org/event/part-3-of-3-meaningful-engagement-in-local-government-decision-making/): The third and final part of this unique training event will help you better understand the role and value of watershed organizations in policy making at the local, state, and federal level. It will present examples of engagement in policy issues and will provide tips for effective advocacy, public comment, and support for sound management
- [Part 2 of 3: Meaningful Engagement in Local Government Decision Making](https://pawatersheds.org/event/part-2-of-3-meaningful-engagement-in-local-government-decision-making/): Part 2 of this unique training series will highlight strategies for effective interaction/collaboration with elected officials and will help increase your confidence in communicating your values, concerns, and knowledge about water resource protection and conservation.
- [Part 1 of 3: Meaningful Engagement in Local Government Decision Making](https://pawatersheds.org/event/part-1-meaningful-engagement-in-local-government-decision-making/): Part 1 of this unique training will include an introduction to local government structure in PA, a review of how and why local government land use and planning decisions have immediate and critical impacts on water resources, and an introduction to local government priorities.
- [Webinar: Linking Stream Hydrology & Geomorphology to Watershed Restoration Planning](https://pawatersheds.org/event/january-webinar-linking-stream-hydrology-and-geomorphology-to-watershed-restoration-planning/): Webinar: Linking Stream Hydrology & Geomorphology to Watershed Restoration Planning: On January 15 at 12 noon, POWR will follow up on the very popular geology of PA Streams webinar with a focus on stream hydrology and geomorphology. Join us as we host Dr. Benjamin Hayes of Bucknell University to learn why geomorphic and hydrological processes

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