ACA - Pennsylvania

03/26/2026

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Pennsylvania is a leader among the 30 states boosting river health and safety by removing outdated dams.In 2025, nationwide efforts reconnected nearly 4,900 miles of rivers, the largest amount ever

03/11/2026

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat/newsroom/pfbc-reminds-anglers-cold-weather-life-jacket-in-effect-mar2026

PFBC Reminds Anglers and Boaters Cold Weather Life Jacket Requirement

01/08/2026

11/08/2025

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds boaters, anglers, and hunters that beginning Saturday, November 1, 2025, the annual cold weather life jacket requirement is in effect.

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11/05/2025

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat/newsroom/pa-cold-weather-life-jacket-requirement-begins-november-1-oct2025

PENNSYLVANIA’S ANNUAL COLD WEATHER LIFE JACKET REQUIREMENT BEGINS NOVEMBER 1

08/22/2025

Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious international awards to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to various aspects of paddlesports. We are accepting nominations for the following award categories:

🏆Excellence in Instruction
🏆Sanctioned Event of the Year
🏆Green Paddle for Waterway Conservation
🏆Joe Pina Volunteer of the Year
🏆The J. Henry Rushton Award (for Organizational Excellence)
🏆Legends of Paddling Award
🏆Havens Leadership Award

We will be announcing the award winners at ACA Paddlefest, happening in Charlotte, NC October 17-19!

Submit a nomination: https://americancanoe.org/national-awards-nomination-form/

07/27/2025

Western PA paddlers, check out this inaugural event!

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Mark your calendars, Pittsburgh paddlers! 🗓️ Get ready to hit the water for the Pittsburgh Paddle Race on Saturday, August 30th, 2025!

Choose your challenge: conquer the 6.1 mile or the 3.3 mile out-and-back course along Pittsburgh's stunning Three Rivers. You'll paddle through the heart of the city, passing iconic landmarks like PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium, and under the famous bridges.

This is more than just a race – it's a chance to experience the beauty of Pittsburgh from the water, connect with fellow paddlers, and support a great cause: Three Rivers Waterkeeper

Open to all paddle levels and most boats (OCs, surfskis, SUPs, kayaks, canoes)

📍 Start/Finish: Three Rivers Rowing Club (300 Waterfront Dr, Pittsburgh, PA)
⏰ Race starts: 7:00 AM EDT
🔗 Register now: {https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Pittsburgh/PittsburghPaddle}