Newsletter Feature - June 2013
Each month learn about a local project being funded through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program that is helping to build the Greenway and connect people to the Susquehanna River. The...
June 2013
The PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has indicated that 9,000 miles of roads owned by the Commonwealth are in poor condition and that 4,400 bridges owned by the Commonwealth are rated structurally deficient....
Paddling through Time: on the Susquehanna Sojourn, June 8
through 15.
Paddle the beautiful Susquehanna River for a day or paddle for the entire 97 miles, meet lots of like-minded folks, and learn about the...
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 2013 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP OF PA
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is accepting registrations for the 2013 Great American Cleanup of PA. This annual event is...
Newsletter Feature - April 2013
Each month learn about a local project being funded through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program that is helping to build the Greenway and connect people to the Susquehanna River. The...
News - April 2013
In 2004, 11 acres of undeveloped land just outside Muncy, along the West Branch of the Susquehanna, were donated to the Muncy Historical Society. This generous act set in motion the process to turn the...
News - April 2013
Have a great story of trail or greenway development success?
The Greenways and Trails Summit Planning Committee is on a search for cutting edge session proposals. Share your knowledge and stories by...
News - March 2013
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is seeking a student intern to assist in researching and implementing a Go Greenway program, assist in corporate outreach activities and promotional programs for the purpose...
Newsletter Feature - March 2013
Each month learn about a local project being funded through the Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant...
News - March 2013
PPL Holtwood Begins Work to Install New Boat Ramps at Pequea
PPL Holtwood has begun work to build two new boat ramps and docks and expand the parking area at the Pequea Boat Launch on the Susquehanna River...
News - March 3, 2013
Have you ever wondered how what you do everyday adds up in the Chesapeake?
Nitrogen is one of the biggest pollutants in the Bay and there are many choices we can make every day to help reduce our...
News - March 5, 2013
Over a million dollars is available for alternative transportation projects in eight Central Pennsylvania counties ─ Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and...
February 25, 2013
The PA Trout Unlimited is now accepting applications for its 2013 Trout in the Classroom Grants for the 2013-2014 school year. Applications are due March 30.
Trout in the Classroom...
February 11, 2013
A major milestone for conservation of 1,260 acres of land in Lancaster County was reached just this month as the Federal Energy Regulartory Commission (FERC) approved PPL Holtwood's request to transfer ownership...
Do you think that state funds dedicated to preserving farmland and open space, providing parks and trails, and protecting rivers and streams should continue to be used for these purposes?
This question was one of a...
February 8, 2013
What do you want to be when you grow up? A Forester? A Geologist? A Park Manager?
High school students can try their hand at these and other outdoor careers at the 11th Annual ECO Camp, DCNR's summer...
February 6, 2013
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund, nominations are being solicited for Keystone Fund projects (like the projects featured to the right) that have created...
January 30, 2013
PA DEP will not recommend listing the Lower Susquehanna River as "Impaired." See the ...
January 2013
Spotted: A 75 pound, five foot trout!
Last month we shared this Facebook photo of this lovely mosaic trout living outside the PA Fish and Boat Commission's Headquarters in Harrisburg. Wouldn't you know, folks...
Each month learn about a local project being funded through the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership that is helping to build the Greenway and connect people to the Susquehanna River.
January 2013
Millersburg is a...
January 11, 2013
On September 7, 2013, the Keystone Trails Association will sponsor its fifth annual Susquehanna Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run, an "ultra" trail challenge event (over 28 miles...
December 21, 2012
Enjoy our 2012 Annual Progress Report...
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced 198 grants totalling $26.5million for recreation and conservation projects across the state.
We are pleased to share that the Susquehanna Greenway corridor will...
December 6, 2012
Moyer and Smith Join Board of Susquehanna Greenway
Partnership
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Timm Moyer, of...
December 6, 2012
Columbia, PA is making it known that this River Town takes outdoor activities, recreation, and healthy living seriously.
Located south of Harrisburg along the Lower Section of the Susquehanna River,...
December 3, 2012
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Study shows Pennsylvania water trails support local economies, jobs.
HARRISBURG -- Visitors to four Pennsylvania water trails during the summer of...
Each month learn about a local project being funded through the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership that is helping to build the Greenway and connect people to the Susquehanna River.
November 2012
Earlier this month...
November 20, 2012
The Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area has an opening for a ...
November 13, 2012
The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) is now seeking bidders for the 2013 River Towns Race Series Event Management contract.
The invitation to bid is posted to MARC’s website and can be...
November 1, 2012
“How’s My Waterway?” Can you answer this question about your favorite vacation lake, or the river where you walk with your dog? Are streams in your community polluted, and what’s being done about it if they...
October 30, 2012
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is reminding homeowners how to properly dispose of and...
October 18, 2012
Traverse a variety of terrains, cross a small stream, wind uphill through woods and learn how a deer exclosure is helping to regenerate a forest along the new 1.1 mile trail that opened last month in Loyalsock...
October 11, 2012
Cleaner water will be entering the West Branch of the Susquehanna River thanks to a new treatment system unveiled in the Morgan Run watershed in Clearfield County.
Located just 20 minutes southeast of...
September 27, 2012
Connecting Susquehanna Greenway River Towns is the theme of a new mini-grant program by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP). The mini-grant program was financed in part by a grant from the...
September 20, 2012
One of the top-rated rail trails in the world, the Pine Creek Trail, now connects with the Susquehanna River. A new 1.5 mile section trail was opened on September 20. It brings the trail into...
On September 22, 2012 “Mountain Men, Native Americans,
Continental Militia Men, and Revolutionary War soldiers” will gather at the French Azilum Historic site to celebrate life as it was lived during the late 1700’s as the United States of...
September 6, 2012
The historic town of Jersey Shore is located along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. The town’s location and identity are...
August 20, 2012
On behalf of the PA Water Trails Partnership, the
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee has hired ICF Macro, Inc. to undertake the “Study of the Economic Impact of Pennsylvania’s Recreational Water Trails...
Union County is home to over 9 new miles of rail-trail, and already the route has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. A recent study by Bucknell University students found an average of 400 people use the...
We are seeking a student intern to assist with our Corporate Campaign during Fall 2012 semester at our Lewisburg, PA offices.
The student will help match corporate community investment with the needs of Susquehanna Greenway...
The PA Environmental Council is happy to announce registration is now open for their conference "Stormwater- Green Solutions beyond Gray Pipes: A Conference on Policy, Financing and Technology" on September 18 and 19 in Harrisburg, PA. ...
Nittany MinitMart, located at 815 Allegheny St. in Jersey Shore, is the most recent sponsor of the Jersey Shore...
Who is your Chesapeake forest champion?
Do you know an organization or individual that has gone
to outstanding efforts to conserve, restore, and celebrate Chesapeake forests in 2012?
Nominate them to be a Chesapeake Forest...
We are working to build an 228-mile educational Geocaching Trail along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and we need your help!
This exciting trail is in an exclusive competition for a $5,000 grant from Do GOOD...
This article is from the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) Summer Newsletter
As a component of EMHR's current National Park Service...
For WNEP Outdoor Life video coverage, click here.
Trucksville, PENNSYLVANIA, July 10, 2012 —North Branch Land Trust,...
By Dale Freudenberger, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Cyclists and walkers along the Susquehanna Warrior Trail (SWT) will soon get to stretch their legs a bit further, as a 3-mile expansion is...
By Kim McKee, Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Trail enthusiasts and Duncannon area residents
turned out in droves on June 2nd, National Trails Day, to celebrate Duncannon’s Appalachian Trail Community celebration and...
Millersburg's Riverfront Park recently unveiled an asphalt hiking/biking pathway along the length of the park which will connect to the future Lykens Valley Rail Trail.
...
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce its first Mini-Grant program. A total of $60,000 will be awarded by the program whose theme is: Connecting Susquehanna Greenway River...
Our 3rd Annual Treasured Towns & Landscapes Photo Contest is open! Upload your photo of a Susquehanna scene by February 1, 2013 for a chance to win. Enter ...
Endless Mountains Heritage Region is pleased to announce the 2012 Mini-Grant Program for Endless Mountains Trails initiatives! This new program targets funding for trail-related projects that further goals for outdoor recreation ...
The Susquehanna River has been designated a historic connecting trail! See the ...
Duncannon, PA – Norfolk Southern Corporation employees will be donating their time as part of the company’s spring volunteer day starting at 9:00am on Saturday, May 12th improving river access points in the Borough of Duncannon...
Governor Corbett’s proposed 2012-13 budget eliminates all conservation, park, and recreation funding from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The budget goes on to propose that the cut be made permanent. This...
Submit your best fishing photos to the 2012 Trout Unlimited Photo Contest on Facebook for the chance to win fishing gear!
Enter by April 27, 2012
To enter and for contest rules, see: ...
Manor Township along the Lower Susquehanna River in Lancaster County is developing a 6-mile riverside rail-trail thanks to a great partnership with Norfolk Southern and PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources!
Learn more...
The Susquehanna’s riverbanks are in need of a good spring
cleaning! Last year’s flood has left portions of the riverbank, riverside parks, and tributaries looking less than stellar. Numerous volunteer groups have planned clean-up events...
This article was featured in our April 2012 newsletter.
The PA Fish and Boat Commission, the agency charged with protecting and enhancing our state’s...
March 13, 2012
Folks are buzzing about the volunteer work taking place in Susquehanna River communities. Eleven National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members have conducted flood cleanup work in Shickshinny, and will soon...
The 7.1 mile Humdinger Trail Run took place March 2, 2012 and was a grand success with 408 racers participating! Part of the ...
SGP in partnership with the Appalachian Coal Country Team (ACCT) will be hosting a National Civilian Community Corps...
Our efforts to help Susquehanna river towns embrace the river and protect green open spaces along it are highlighted in the March 2012 edition of the ...
Break out the paddles and get your campfire tales organized! Plans are in the works for a 6 day educational canoe/kayak trip along some of the most remote and lovely sections of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River!
Touted by National...
A new $13 million water remediation plant is treating more than 5
million gallons of highly acidic water, or Acid Mine Drainage (AMD), daily from an old coal mine in Cambria County.
The plant aids in the cleanup of an estimated 50-...
This article was featured in our February 2012 newsletter.
Students who work with Cynthia Venn, Professor of Geography and Geosciences at Bloomsburg University understand...
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, is offering workshops in February and March across the Commonwealth to prepare applicants to meet the requirements of our Community...
This article was featured in the January 2012 eConnections Newsletter.
“Local artists are coming out of the...
National Geographic Adventure has named the West Branch of the Susquehanna River Water Trail one of the...
Danville's rich river history is now on display, as three new interpretive panels have been installed in three different community park spaces!
Made possible by a grant from the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, the project involved...
This article was featured in the January 2012 newsletter
When Dr. Iudica snaps on his rubber gloves he is ready for work, be it at the biology lab, crawling through a cave...
On New Years Eve, (before the unique, local countdown to the new year with a sled drop) Duncannon revelers checked out the newly installed Greenway River Town and...
The Susquehanna River has been sending its waters and commerce to the Chesapeake Bay for thousands of years from Native American times, through the canal and industrial periods, and will continue to do so into the future. This driving tour will...
Photo Contest - New Flood Category
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Upload your digital photos that celebrate the Susquehanna River and her river towns as special places to treasure. While the river is often a beautiful and inviting resource, it is still part of a natural and dynamic water...
