Posts by Upper Delaware Council
“The Upper Delaware” Summer 2025 Newsletter Out
Photo by Kerry Engelhardt: Sojourners head out to paddle again after their June 16 taco buffet lunch stop during the 30th Annual Delaware River Sojourn. NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) announces the release of the Summer 2025 issue of its newsletter, “The Upper Delaware.” Featured articles include: “Mitigation Planning Underway After Loss…
Read MoreNYS DEC Chief Resiliency Officer To Speak at August 7 UDC Meeting
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a virtual public presentation, “New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Chief Resiliency Officer Position” on Thursday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. Please note the new, recurring start time for the first Thursday monthly meeting which takes place at the UDC’s 211 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY…
Read MoreUDC Seeks Nominations for 37th Annual River Valley Awards by August 11
Photo: 2024 UDC Chairperson Ginny Dudko (Town of Deerpark) presents a Special Recognition Award to Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History docent “Master” Ian Pammer at the September 22 ceremony. 2025 Award Nomination Form UDC Award Recipients List 1988-2024 NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will accept public nominations through August 11 for its…
Read MoreTown of Hancock Supports UDC Funding
UDC Funding Hancock Support Town of Hancock Supervisor Jerry Vernold sent this July 1, 2025 letter to U.S. Congressman Josh Riley, Senator Peter Oberacker, and Assemblyman Brian Maher.
Read MoreShohola Township Supervisors Support UDC Funding
Shohola UDC Funding Letter The Shohola Township Board of Supervisors initiated and unanimously approved this letter linked above to be sent to the Honorable Rob Bresnahan, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District; Lisa Baker, Pennsylvania Senate, 20th District; and Jeff Olsommer, PA House of Representatives, 139th District, during their June 12, 2025 meeting in support…
Read MoreUpper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River hosts the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festival
BEACH LAKE, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, and the Zane Grey’s West Society will host the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festival. The free festival will be held on the grounds of Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The Zane Grey Festival…
Read MoreUDC Welcomes Public on August 3 Raft Trip; Reserve by July 25
BARRYVILLE – The Upper Delaware Council’s 37th Annual Family Raft Trip will take place on Sunday, August 3, paddling from Barryville to Pond Eddy. Advance public reservations at a deeply discounted rate are due by July 25. The host livery of Kittatinny Canoes will provide the rafts with a minimum occupancy of four guests, paddles,…
Read MorePennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Announces Introduction to Fly Fishing Program
Lackawaxen, PA –The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is providing a FREE Introduction to Fly Fishing Program on Sunday, July 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Zane Grey Museum located in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. This four-hour educational program is designed for anyone, ages 12 and older, interested in learning the basics of fly-fishing…
Read MoreUDC Technical Assistance Grant Applications due by August 22
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) announces the opening of its Fiscal Year 2026 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. Applications from the UDC’s member municipalities will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 22. Since 1988, the UDC has awarded $959,463 competitive grants for 267 projects related to the implementation of the Final…
Read MoreUpper Delaware Council Sponsors River Safety Billboards Campaign
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) joins the National Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in promoting a safe summer recreational season by sponsoring a public river safety campaign. Three billboards were installed by Adams Outdoor Advertising on May 19 to encourage the use of life jackets while swimming, boating, fishing, or…
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