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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Now in Mandatory Cold Water Life Jacket Wear
Beach Lake, PA – The National Park Service reminds everyone that may be out on the Upper Delaware River this fall or winter in a boat, canoe, or kayak that each person, regardless of age is required to wear a…
American Rescue Plan Act Conservation Funding Public Presentation at Nov. 16 UDC Meeting
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation on “Conservation Initiatives and Funding Gaps: How the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) May Help” on Tuesday, November 16, at 7 p.m. in the UDC office, 211 Bridge…
Take A Hike! On the Bouchoux Trail
The early fall can be a great time of year to get outdoors! Have you heard of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s Take a Hike! program? To get people to enjoy the outdoors and hiking, Upper Delaware has…
Upper Delaware Council Awards 2022 Technical Assistance Grant
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will award $4,700 to fund a Town of Tusten Zoning Updates and Open Space Planning project through its Fiscal Year 2022 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. That brings the cumulative amount that the…
Petition Supports Permanent New York State Investment in the Upper Delaware River
Friend, If you believe in the value of the Upper Delaware River region and want to see it receive dedicated investment from New York State for conservation and watershed protection in the future, demonstrate your support for the Alliance for…
Two Towns Complete UDC 2021 River & Shoreline Clean-ups
NARROWSBURG – The Towns of Deerpark and Lumberland recently completed their projects under the Upper Delaware Council’s 2021 River and Shoreline Clean-up Grants. Since initiating the grant program in 2014, the UDC has awarded $37,006.71 to participating member municipalities as…
We Are Hiring! Resources & Land Use Specialist Position, Apply by 10/25
Resources and Land Use Specialist to review Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Corridor developments and zoning for conformance with River Management Plan Land & Water Use Guidelines and to provide technical support on resource management issues in a five-county…
Take A Hike! on the Tusten Mountain Trail
TUSTEN – Do you enjoy being in the great outdoors? Have you heard of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s Take a Hike! program? To get people to enjoy the outdoors and hiking, Upper Delaware has partnered with the New…
UDC Funds Hancock Joint Comprehensive Master Plan
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) awarded $10,000 to the Town of Hancock towards the completion of Phase I of a Town/Village of Hancock Joint Comprehensive Plan under its Fiscal Year 2021 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. The Hancock…
River Valley Awards Recipients for 2021
The Upper Delaware Council’s 2021 honorees in attendance at the 33rd Annual Awards Ceremony in Beach Lake, PA were, seated first row: Richelle Dufton, Steve Schwartz and Sherri Resti Thomas (Knotweed Management Project-Recreation Achievement); Bonnie Sheard (Special Recognition); Sparrowbush Engine…