The Pennsylvania Sojourn Program is administered by POWR in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through funding from the Environmental Stewardship Fund administered by the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.These grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
The PA Sojourn Program is nationally unique, distributing grants across the state to local organizations and their sojourn events.
These grants support between 10 and 15 paddling events each year, encompassing over 500 river miles and 50+ on-the-water days, offering more than 100 educational programs and engaging over 4,000 people.
Sojourns are not only outdoor activities but are also an effective tool for raising awareness about our rivers and the issues affecting them, educating, and enhancing community involvement about natural and cultural resources, and promoting and encouraging watershed stewardship.
The Sojourn program serves as a bridge to bring our communities to our rivers and streams to educate them, enabling them to become lifelong stewards of these resources.
Sojourns offer a different point of view on some of Pennsylvania’s treasured landscapes and historic and cultural assets.
Visit the 2026 River Sojourn StoryMap to locate planned sojourns around the state
Click Here for a list of grants awarded and the POWR announcement.
The PA Organization of Watersheds & Rivers is a statewide non-profit that aims 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.
[Posted: April 22, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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