Selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in late November.
“Every year, the River of the Year competition shines a spotlight on one of Pennsylvania’s amazing waterways and I am excited for the 2026 competition,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.
“Our rivers and streams are critical to supporting Pennsylvania’s growing $19 billion outdoor recreation economy. They also hold tremendous environmental value as sources of drinking water, for wildlife habitat, and bringing people together in communities across the state. I am really looking forward to this year’s competition and can’t wait to see which river the public chooses as the 2026 River of the Year.”
The nomination process is administered by the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers.
"POWR is thrilled to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year! This highly anticipated program shines a spotlight on the Commonwealth’s treasured waterways," said POWR representative Janet Sweeney. "We look forward to another opportunity for Pennsylvanians to support their favorite rivers in a friendly competition across the state."
Once a river is selected, the local host will organize a year-long series of events and activities to celebrate the river, including the popular River of the Year Sojourn.
The nominating organization of the winning river will receive a $15,000 grant to help fund the River of the Year activities.
Click Here to submit a nomination (bottom of the page).
Visit POWR’s River Of The Year webpage to learn more about the program.
Click Here for the DCNR announcement.
2026 Trail Of The Year
DCNR is accepting nominations for PA Trail of the Year through October 31.
Click Here for more information.
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[Posted: October 15, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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