Join POWR and you watershed colleagues and friends at the 2023 Statewide Watershed Conference at a new location- Altoona, PA- l for two days of inspiring, engaging, and meaningful presentations and conversations.
You will have the opportunity to learn from fellow watershed organization leaders as they share restoration and education project success stories as well as their journeys toward effective strategic planning and people-centered- leadership.
Explore how urban youth and underserved youth are connecting with local farmer to learn about best practices to protect water and about new efforts to train landscapers to identify invasive species and select natives instead!
And as always you’ll hear all about the science of water quality monitoring and watershed restoration- from understanding and interpreting your data to improving buffer installation outcomes to restoring floodplains and reduce flooding impacts.
New this year: an optional half-day interactive workshop on Sunday morning at 10 AM, “Effective and Impactful Media Engagement and Communication.” Check back soon for more details.
Hotel and Venue Details
This year’s conference will take place at the Altoona Grand Hotel located at 1 Sheraton Drive, Altoona PA 16601.
A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate of only $80.00 per night, plus applicable taxes. Call 814-946-1631 and mention that you are reserving a room in the POWR Room Block. ” You must reserve a room before September 12 to receive the discounted rate.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
This event is not possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
View the Sponsorship Opportunities to learn how you can showcase your services, programs, and resources while supporting this event and water and watershed protection in Pennsylvania!
POWR thanks these 2021 Sponsors:
Reception and Luncheon Sponsor: Pennsylvania American Water
Watershed Leader: PA Environment Digest
Watershed Advocate: Appalachian Region Independent Power Producers Association (ARIPPA), ARM Group LLC, BEG Group LLC, Chesapeake Legal Alliance, Ernst Conservation Seeds, Susquehanna River Basin Commission, Ecotone Ecological Restoration
Carbon Offset/Sustainability: American Dairy Association North East
Nonprofit Friend: American Rivers, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Stroud Water Research Center, Trout Unlimited, Middle Susquehanna RIVERKEEPER, and Lower Susquehanna RIVERKEEPER
We would also like to thank our supporters: The Pennsylvania Departments of Conservation and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, the Campbell Foundation, and the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds.
You also can still access many of the presentations from POWR’s 2019 Conference
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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.
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