Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is excited to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2023 River of the Year program.
Donor Name: Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR)
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 11/18/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Pennsylvania organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2023 Pennsylvania River of the Year.”
The River of the Year program is one way to highlight the opportunities and challenges facing the Commonwealth’s waterways said POWR representative, Janet Sweeney. As well it gives all Pennsylvanians a chance to support their favorite waterway in friendly competition with others across the Commonwealth.”
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) administers the River of the Year program with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Pennsylvania’s River of the Year is an honor designed to elevate public awareness of specific waterways and recognize important conservation needs and achievements. River of the Year designations have been presented annually since 1983.
After a waterway is chosen, local groups implement a year-round slate of activities and events to celebrate the river, including a River of the Year Sojourn. The nominating organization of the winning river will receive a $10,000 leadership grant to help fund their River of the Year activities.
Award Information
The nominating organization of the winning river will receive a $10,000 leadership grant to help fund their River of the Year activities.
Criteria
In order to be considered for PA River of the Year, the nominated waterway must be navigable and the nominating organization:
- Must be either a 501c3, county, educational institution, or a municipality
- Must be registered with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations, if a nonprofit
- Must have the capacity to host a yearlong slate of activities celebrating the River of the Year
- Must hold at least one on-water sojourn kayak/canoe event
For more information, visit River of the Year.