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UDC to Hear Rep. McHugh’s History of Upper Delaware Federal Designation Apr. 3
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation, “Congressional Designation of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River” on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in person at the 211 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY office and…
Volunteers to Clean Up During Upper Delaware Litter Sweep Dedicated to Ruth Jones
Photo: One notable item pulled from the river since Kittatinny Canoes began its On and Under the Delaware River Clean-ups in 1990 was 18 sticks of dynamite, which Ruth Jones displays in this undated photo. The UDC’s land-based 5th Annual…
Upper Delaware Council Names Roster for 2025
Gathered at the Upper Delaware Council’s March 6, 2025 meeting were, seated from left to right: 2025 Secretary-Treasurer Alan Henry (Berlin); Chairperson Jim Rodgers (Fremont), and Vice-chairperson Evan Padua (Tusten). Standing from the left: Larry Richardson (Cochecton), Aaron Robinson (Shohola),…
New T-shirt Design Selected for 2025 Upper Delaware Litter Sweep
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) selected a whimsical design by Bonnie Matthews of Narrowsburg to feature on the 2025 commemorative T-shirts that all participants in the 5th Annual Upper Delaware Litter Sweep will receive. Land-based clean-ups will take…
UDC Seeks Municipal Proposals for River & Shoreline Clean-ups
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) is accepting applications through April 18 for its 2025 River & Shoreline Clean-up Grants Program. Since 2014, the UDC has disbursed a total of $51,923.72 in support of its member municipalities to…
Update: Skinners Falls Bridge Removal to Begin Mid-March 2025, in Wayne County
Dunmore, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Monday, February 24 that work on the project to remove the Skinners Falls Bridge will begin on February 26, 2025. Due to weather conditions, the start of work will not proceed…
Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year
This marks the third time the Delaware River has earned the title, having previously won in 2002 and 2011, and it will be celebrated with a River of the Year Paddle in June. Harrisburg, PA – The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025…
March 29 Bus Tour Will Explore D&H Canal Sites in Ulster County
HIGH FALLS, NY ¬– Reservations are being accepted by a March 17 deadline for a March 29 historic bus tour of the Delaware & Hudson Canal in Ulster County sponsored by the D&H Canal Transportation Heritage Council (DHTHC), Participation is…
UDC Holds Erie Railroad History Program And 2025 Swearing-in Reception on Feb. 6
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation, “History of the Erie Railroad in the Callicoon area and the Upper Delaware River Valley” on Thursday, February 6, at 7 p.m. in person at the 211 Bridge…
Feb. 14 Contest Deadline: Artists Invited to Submit Design for Upper Delaware Litter Sweep Shirt
NARROWSBURG – Artists are invited to interpret the theme of “Don’t Be Trashy!” in a contest to design a new commemorative t-shirt for the 2025 Upper Delaware Litter Sweep. Submit entries to the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) by Friday, February…