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What is the Susquehanna Greenway anyway? Not sure? Check out our Greenway lingo list to find out! Whether you’re exploring a river town, paddling the river, or hitting the trails, our guide has the jargon, abbreviations,...
Did you know that the Susquehanna is home to some unique turkeys? While these turkeys don’t have wings or feathers, they are sure fun to visit and explore! So in honor of our favorite Turkey Day, Thanksgiving, we are counting down some of the...
November 1, 2018 – Community members from across the Susquehanna Greenway joined regional photographers, SGP staff and board members, and partner organizations at Susquehanna Scenes & Sips at the Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) in...
Bloomsburg, PA - On Monday, October 22, the town of Bloomsburg saw a multi-year effort come to fruition when it received its official designation as a Susquehanna Greenway River Town at a ceremony held during the...
Fascinated by fossils? Wednesday, October 17, 2018, marks the 9th annual observance of National Fossil Day! In the spirit of the day, we are highlighting some of the more significant fossils found in the Greenway’s home state of Pennsylvania, as...
An initiative six years in the making is entering its premier stage of development as crews broke ground on the first phase of the Diahoga Trail this past September. This two-mile trail located on the upper North Branch of the Susquehanna River...
The Susquehanna River is the heart of our Greenway. Its free-flowing waters and abundant resources nourish the animals, people, and communities that call it home. From the mountains and picturesque landscapes, to the tributary streams that feed...
September 14, 2018
Congratulations are in order for two Susquehanna Greenway River Towns, and we couldn’t be prouder! Lock Haven and Woodward Township’s combined Susquehanna Riverfront received the designation of a 2018 Great Public Place...
The #SUP4WATER 444-Mile Journey Begins on Otsego Lake in Cooperstown...
April 6, 2018 by Tony McLellan
View this article and more content at thebackyardgnome.com...
The Lewisburg River Town Team is pleased to announce that they have been awarded grant funding through the Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund at the ...
Two Join Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Board
Lewisburg, PA- The...
Workshop on Starting a Nature Based Business Seeks Entrepreneurs
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On Saturday September 9, 2017 – 47 people joined the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
(SGP) and partners, Columbia County Conservation District and Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Columbia County, for a unique workshop focused on...
The mild weather we’ve experienced this fall has allowed employees of one regional...
Lewisburg, PA – The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce that it has received the PA Water Trails Mini Grant. SGP intends to utilize this grant to inventory all existing signage at boat launches along the...
SGP Receives Mini-Grant for Signage Inventory
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Lewisburg, PA – The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to
announce that it has received the PA Water Trails Mini Grant. SGP intends to
utilize this grant to inventory all existing signage at boat launches along the...
Danville, PA – On Friday, September 8, 2017 the Borough of Danville received official...
Learn the Perks of Rain Gardens
Lewisburg, PA. It has been an all too common sight here in the Central Susquehanna Valley this...
Challenge yourself to a ride on an internationally-acclaimed
mountain biking trail, kayak the vast Blue Marsh Lake, learn about the green
features of the region's newest...
60 participants and the 17 volunteers took to the land and water around the Jersey Shore for the first annual Pedal & Paddle Jersey Shore event! While the morning started out dreary with overcast skies and a chance of rain, the afterron...
Part of building the Susquehanna Greenway is ensuring that it includes plenty of trails for bike riders and walkers. Over the last 9 months, SGP has been working to collect and organize...
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) has brought Heart and Soul to the Williamsport community. Since its launch in 2016, the...
Lewisburg, PA – The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 grant from the PPL Foundation. These funds will support efforts to...
The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association honored Union County with the 2017 Government Conservation Leadership Award for demonstrated leadership in the conservation of our special landscapes and critical natural resources.
Union County has...
Selinsgrove, PA - The Department of Conservation and Natural Resource's Secretary Cindy Adams
Dunn today joined local and other state officials, and supporters of Shikellamy State Park in the
dedication of two key...
May is National Bike Safety Month, so in honor of this holiday here are a few tips and tricks from the Utah Bicycle Lawyers to keep you riding safe this season.
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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today visited Renovo...
Spring has sprung here in the Susquehanna River Valley, and that means one thing: it is time to get back out on the water. Whether your craft is motorized, human powered, or inflatable it is important to be prepared and stay safe this boating...
Just in time for warmer weather! The Susquehanna Riverlands Tourism Development Group, a regional coalition working to make the river a national destination for travelers, announces the launch of a new website and guide for the Susquehanna...
Program Overview
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Summer Program offers young people, ages 15 to 18, the opportunity to serve on a team completing conservation projects to protect, enhance and...
Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Audubon Pennsylvania, and Keystone Conservation Trust, invite you to the first public forum on Dauphin County’s Return on Environment: The Economic Value of Protecting, Restoring, and Expanding Nature’s...
DCED GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACEPTING APPLICATIONS
(HARRISBURG) – The Department of Community and Economic Development is currently accepting applications for Act 13 grants through the Commonwealth...
Does your trail need a bridge? Would you like to connect your trail with the region’s heritage? Do you believe in the value of recycling and re-use?
If so, you might consider acquiring and re-using a surplus state or locally owned historic...
The Union County Board of Commissioners recently adopted the County Greenway & Open Space Plan. An executive summary of the plan, in the form of a story map, is available by clicking ...
Lancaster County, PA: PPL Holtwood LLC/Talen Energy recently transferred an...
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers (POWR) has announced the opening of the 2017 Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grant cycle. Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania...
Lewisburg, PA – The Board of Directors of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) are pleased to announce that Gail R. Kulp, CAE has been named the new Executive Director, effective Jan. 9, 2017.Kulp succeeds Trish...
Annapolis, MD — Today, the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) announced the completion of the Chesapeake Bay High-resolution Land Cover Project. It is a critical and timely step needed to improve information about the natural...
Governor Wolf Announces
a New State/Federal Partnership to Bring $28 Million to Help Farmers in Bay
Watershed Improve Local Water Quality
Shikellamy state park’s Point Observation Area receives a new name in recognition of PA legislator Franklin Kury. A longtime supporter and champion for environmental rights, Kury was honored by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and...
5th Annual Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest Winners
Once again our judges were blown away by the amazing stories and moments shared in our...
A draft of the Union County Greenway and Open Space Plan
is now available for public review and comment.
A copy of the plan can be viewed ...
Business Administrative Assistant
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP)
Position Summary:
Seeking a...
June 2016
The Susquehanna Warrior Trail Council (SWTC) in lower Luzerne County is building about 2 miles of new trail this spring. The new construction adds 1 1/2 miles to the 11-mile Susquehanna Warrior...
The Susquehanna Sojourns are guided paddling experiences that celebrate the Susquehanna as PA's "River of the Year" in 2016!
What: These guided, multi-day paddling and camping trips will give you a unique look at life...
March 2016
Our river needs you! Spring cleanups are being planned all along the Susquehanna River and smaller tributaries. Get involved by planning a cleanup or volunteering at an event near you.
There are great resources...
March 2016
The Lycoming Audubon Society (LAS) and Susquehanna Greenway Partnership are proud to announce...
January 2016, reprinted with permission from Muncy Historical Society.
Muncy...
January 2016
The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) in Lewisburg, PA has received a 2015 Commonwealth Award from 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania, an organization that aligns and supports citizens, organizations, and public...
January 14, 2016
Susquehanna North Branch Named Pennsylvania River of the Year
Harrisburg, PA - Steeped in historical and recreational value, the freeflowing Susquehanna River North...
December 2015
What's your favorite spot along the Susquehanna? Is it a secret fishing hole, peaceful park bench, walking or hiking trail, or perhaps a historic riverfront town?
Share your special photos in the 5th annual...
November 18, 2015
Annapolis, Md. - The Chesapeake Conservancy has released a virtual tour of the Susquehanna River, allowing viewers to interact with the river virtually, exploring its geography, recreational...
Get ready to vote for your favorite river, the Susquehanna, in the 2016 Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) River of the Year contest!
Voting began November 13, 2015, and is open until 5 p.m. on Monday,...
November 3, 2015
The Merrill Linn Conservancy has purchased 36 acres of ecologically significant land on the Shikellamy...
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and Borough of Jersey Shore cordially invite you to a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Public River Access in Jersey Shore. Join the project partners, funders, donors, media, and local...
Originally published October 2, 2015 in Trout Unlimited's Blog, reprinted with...
After more than a decade of hard work, Montour Recreation Commission (MARC) is pleased to invite the public to celebrate the official grand...
September 29, 2015
Borough of Selinsgrove River Town Designation Ceremony
The Borough of Selinsgrove will officially be designated as a “Susquehanna Greenway River Town” on Wednesday October 7, 2015 at 5:...
September 1, 2015
We are pleased to announce the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is seeking candidates for the following position:
River Towns Planner to develop and implement programs...
August 2015
The last operating ferry boats across the Susquehanna River have a new way to tell their unique stories thanks to new interpretive signage at the Ferry Landing in Riverfront Park, Millersburg, PA.
The...
August 2015
We're excited to share our 2014 Progress Report which highlights our many accomplishments, partnerships, and activities from this past year.
Check it out, get involved, help us spread the word about the...
May 28, 2015
Where do you think walking and biking improvements are needed in your town?
Where do you experience "problem" areas for speeding, traffic congestion, road damage, or unsafe pedestrian crossing...
May 1, 2015
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership has two opportunities for AmeriCorps members beginning in August 2015:
- ...
April 20, 2015
We'd like to wish you a very Happy Earth Day this Wednesday...
March 14, 2015
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING NOTICE TO DISCUSS TOWN PARK:
The Town of Bloomsburg will be having a Public Input Meeting in Council Chambers at Town Hall on Monday, April 27th starting at 6:00 pm to hear your ideas...
March 11-12, 2015
How does your Greenway grow? By connecting and greening trails, parks, neighborhoods, and towns along the Susquehanna River!
We need your support to continue creating the Susquehanna Greenway and we'd like...
February 24, 2015
The PA Chapter of the American Planning Association recently kicked-off its 2015 Great Places in Pennsylvania Program. Great Places are unique, memorable places where people want to be – not only to visit,...
February 2015
New partnerships and exciting projects are sprouting along the West Branch in Jersey Shore, PA.
As part of the ...
February 10, 2015
NPS Accepting Project Proposals for Financial Assistance Awards
National Park Service - Chesapeake is accepting project...
January 15, 2015
The arts will have a new home along the river when the Susquehanna Art Museum officially opens to the public on Friday, January 16, 2015 in midtown Harrisburg. Admission is free on opening day.
With a nod...
Connecting Communities to the Susquehanna: Sayre and Athens Partner to Promote Trail Development
Reprinted with permission from the ...
October 29, 2014
LCSWMA and Conoy Township Announce Opening of Walkway Under Shock’s Mill Bridge
Bainbridge, Pa. – Lancaster...
Action Alert - October 2014
Do you think outdoor recreation plays a vital role in creating healthy citizens and communities? We sure do!
In order to receive federal funds, Pennsylvania is developing its...
October 14, 2014
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Awards $50,000 in Mini-Grants
October 2014
Cleaner water will be entering the West Branch of the Susquehanna River thanks to a new, unique treatment system unveiled near Clearfield Creek in Clearfield County.
Just 15 minutes from the river...
October 6, 2014
Creating the Susquehanna Greenway - a 500 mile corridor of parks, trails, and protected lands - will make it possible to walk, bike, or paddle from river town to river town. The Greenway improves the quality of...
September 25, 2014
Lewisburg Designated a Susquehanna Greenway River Town
Over the past few months, community leaders from various Lewisburg organizations, businesses, and Bucknell University have worked...
September 29, 2014
Groundbreaking for New Public River Access in Jersey Shore
Please join the Borough of Jersey Shore for a groundbreaking ceremony to be...
June 6, 2014
PA Fish & Boat Commission to Receive $800,000 from Muddy Run Hydro Plant Certification
...
May 2014
Where are walking and biking trails or connections needed? Where do you experience "problem" areas for speeding, traffic congestion, or unsafe pedestrian crossing?
Help determine priorities for funding by taking...
May 2014
Once again our judges were blown away by the amazing stories and moments shared in our 4th annual Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest.
You shared over ...
April 21, 2014
HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today released the 2013 Susquehanna River Sampling Report, detailing the latest...
April 2014
We'd like to wish you a very Happy Earth Day and invite you to celebrate stewardship by getting involved along the Susquehanna River and Greenway...
April 28, 2014
Hundreds of acres in Clinton County are open to hiking, hunting, fishing and other recreational activities now that the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has permanently protected a property along the West Branch of...
April 2014
Many race course records were shattered at the 7th annual Susquehanna Warrior Trail (SWT) 5K this month, including the overall male and female records. 227 runners and 96 walkers followed the course from...
Each month our e-newsletter features a local business or organization that is opening or expanding in an...
Newsletter Feature - April 2014
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...
April 16, 2014
DEP Releases 2014 Susquehanna River Sampling Plan
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today released a work plan outlining efforts to continue studying...
An exciting opportunity for you to help "grow" your local Susquehanna Greenway parks, trails, and river access areas is quickly approaching!
...
February 2014
The River Researchers Teen Camp is a seven-day camp hosted by Trout Unlimited's Eastern Abandonend Mine Program.
Camp will be held June 22-28, 2014 at Camp Mountain Run in Penfield, Pa.
Start looking...
Newsletter Feature - February 2014
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...
January, 2014
Pennsylvania's New Comprehensive Transportation Funding Package and the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership...
February 2014
PPL Holtwood’s plan to transfer up to 1,260 additional acres of land to the Lancaster County Conservancy for preservation and public use has moved one step closer to reality.
The...
February 2014
The Montour Area Recreation Commission (MARC) is excited to be moving forward with the first phases of the North Branch Canal Trail project between Danville and Catawissa. Trail clearing is well underway and a...
February 2014
PennDOT has opened a statewide round of funding for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project applications. The TAP Application form, TAP Program Guidance, and additional information is available on...
What is a Sojourn? Consider the Susquehanna River sojourns as a mini-summer camp, for adults and youth alike. They are group-oriented journeys that emphasize environmental and cultural education, sharing stories and...
January 16, 2014
DEP Unveils Susquehanna River Study Video
HARRISBURG -- DEP today announced the launch of an all-new educational video about the ongoing...
January 2014
DEP Awards $1.1 Million Mine Reclamation Contracts in Clearfield, Northumberland Counties
The Department of Environmental Protection today...
November 2013
Where do we need boat ramps or fishing piers? Places to swim, or bird watch?
The National Park Service and a team of local and state government partners welcome your suggestions for new public access to...
November 2013 Newsletter Article
Article and photos by Reneé Carey,...
EPA Announces Grant to Science and Arts Center to Teach Students about Science and Chesapeake Bay Watershed
HARRISBURG (Nov. 15...
News - October 18, 2013
Initiative to develop Susquehanna conservation vision launched
The Chesapeake Conservancy joined with representatives of four leading Susquehanna River organizations on Friday, October 18...
Action Alert - October 2013
Take Action for Greenways and Trails: Two opportunities for bike and pedestrian improvements.
...
September 25, 2013
Pennsylvanians are being asked to nominate their favorite trail for the 2014 Trail of the Year, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Ellen Ferretti announced today.
This...
September 12, 2013
Applications are being accepted through September 24th
for the "Green it Up Harrisburg" Leadership Training, October 8 through November 26, 2013. The Chesapeake...
September 2013 Newsletter Article
Reprinted with permission from York County Rail Trail Authority
Heritage Rail Trail County Park is set to become an operating ‘trail...
News - August 2013
The dream of leaving an older home and finding something "built to suit" in a new development is a thought that often occurs to homeowners looking for more space and less upkeep.
...
Newsletter Feature - August 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 - August 2013
Millersburg Borough has completed a historic clean up of the riverbank at Riverfront Park, with the assistance of the Dauphin County commissioners.
Local contractors, with the assistance of...
News - August 2013
On August 20, 2013 U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell, named Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Executive Director, Trish Carothers, to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory...
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 ...
May 2012
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...
Each month our e-newsletter features a local or regional business that calls the Susquehanna home. Learn more about how they...
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...
