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River Safety on the Upper Delaware River
UPPER DELAWARE SCENIC & RECREATIONAL RIVER, NY/PA – Summer is a wonderful time to come and enjoy the Upper Delaware River whether it is fishing, boating, swimming, or floating. But being on or near the river has its risks and…
Take A Hike! on the Cobey Pond Trail
LACKAWAXEN, PA – Do you enjoy hiking? Have you heard of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s Take a Hike! program? As a way to get people to enjoy the outdoors, Upper Delaware has partnered with the New York State…
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. Contact: Don Hamilton, Natural Resources Chief don_hamilton@nps.gov; (570) 729-7842 ext. 3302 An ancient and impressive wildlife migration is occurring in our midst. The spring spawning run of American…
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Encourages Participation in “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day on May 21st
Beach Lake, PA – Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites the public to help save lives by showing their support for water safety on “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day on Friday, May 21, 2021. Since 1980, there have…
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…