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National Park Service Implements Mask Requirement Across All Parks and Federal Buildings
Release date: Immediate Contact: Ingrid Peterec Ingrid_peterec@nps.gov 570-685-4871 ext. 6609 570-493-1020 (cell) National Park Service Implements Mask Requirement Across All Parks and Federal Buildings Beach Lake – To protect the health of those who live, work and visit our national parks and…
Joseph A. Salvatore Named Superintendent of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
PHILADELPHIA—National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Joseph A. Salvatore as the new superintendent of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. His new role is expected to begin on December 20. “We are very excited to have…
Delaware and Hudson Canal gets National Park Service funding to update National Historic Landmark (NHL) nomination
Beach Lake, PA — The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is pleased to announce that $50,000 in National Park Service (NPS) funds have been secured to update the 1968 National Historic Landmark (NHL) nomination for the Delaware and Hudson…
National Park Service notifies public of northern snakehead (invasive fish) caught in Upper Delaware River
Upper Delaware S&RR News Release Release date: August 20, 2020 Contact: Don Hamilton (don_hamilton@nps.gov, 570-493-1022 cell/texts). National Park Service notifies public of northern snakehead (invasive fish) caught in Upper Delaware River A northern snakehead (Channa argus) was recently caught in…
Zane Grey Museum at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River to Remain Closed
Beach Lake – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s Zane Grey Museum will remain closed until further noticed. The National…
Darren Boch Named as Acting Superintendent at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
Beach Lake, PA – The National Park Service named Darren Boch as the acting superintendent of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. He will arrive at the park on June 8 and is expected to serve in an acting capacity…
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Notes a Timeless Rite of Spring, the Spawning Run of American Shad
Photo caption: American shad (Alosa sapidissima). Photo credit: The Pew Charitable Trust An ancient and impressive wildlife migration is occurring in our midst. The spring spawning run of American shad in the Delaware River is a timeless rite of spring…
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Encourages Participation in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day on May 15th
Photo Caption: Wallenpaupack Primary School teachers enthusiastically participating in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day” 2019. Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites the public to help save lives by showing their support for water…
Ten Mile River Access Closed to Trailered Boat Launching Beginning this Season
Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is announcing that, beginning this recreation season, the Ten Mile River Access will be closed to trailered boat launching and retrieval. When the site opens to the public this year,…
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and Pennsylvania Governors Administration to close any non-life sustaining…