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

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

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2023 Master Watershed Stewards Program Accepting Applications

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

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POWR announces 2023 Pennsylvania Sojourn Grants Now Available

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

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Susquehanna River North Branch Named 2023 PA River of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2023 Susquehanna River North Branch Named 2023 River of the Year Harrisburg, PA – The North Branch of the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania has been selected by a public vote as the state’s 2023 River of the Year, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Janet Sweeney of the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR) announced today. “Through planned River of the Year celebrations, public awareness of the

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Master Watershed Steward Information Session Webinar for PA Wilds

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

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PADCNR Opens Supplemental Funding Round Fall 2022

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

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