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Two UDC Towns Complete River & Shoreline Clean-ups
NARROWSBURG – Since initiating its River & Shoreline Clean-up Grants program in 2014, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) has awarded $56,439.61 to member municipalities to help keep the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and its banks pristine. In 2025,…
New Plaque Honors Congressman McHugh for his Upper Delaware River Legislation
Caption for photo by Kerry Engelhardt, UDC: Participating in the Upper Delaware Council’s Sept. 26 ceremony to dedicate an honorary plaque to Congressman Matt McHugh at the Big Eddy Observation Deck in Narrowsburg were, from the left, Town of Tusten…
Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $24,211,000 to local economy
Beach Lake, PA – A new National Park Service report shows that 377,061 visitors to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2024 spent $19,931,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy…
UDC Development and Communications Plan Process to be Presented at October 2 Meeting
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation, “Creating a UDC Development and Communications Plan”, on Thursday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the UDC’s 211 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY office and by Zoom. The virtual…
UDC to Unveil Plaque on Sept. 26 to Honor Upper Delaware Bill Sponsor Rep. McHugh
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) will host a public dedication ceremony in Narrowsburg, NY on September 26 to unveil a plaque honoring former U.S. Congressman Matthew F. McHugh for his 1978 legislation which successfully added the upper…
Hook, Line, and Fishing Clinic on the Upper Delaware
Beach Lake, PA – Join Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, the Pike-Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Project Healing Waters, for a free fishing clinic on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fishing clinic will…
Let’s Go Birding!
Beach Lake, PA – Flock to Minisink Battleground Park with Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River for a feathered farewell! Come on the last guided bird hike of the season to learn more about the birds that can be heard…
Town of Deerpark Updates Brochure With Upper Delaware Council Grant
NARROWSBURG – The Town of Deerpark has created a new map brochure with funding contributed by an Upper Delaware Council (UDC) Fiscal Year 2025 Technical Assistance Grant. The UDC awarded $3,000 toward a $4,155 project to produce “A Map of…
NYS Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay to Deliver Keynote Address at Sept. 14 River Valley Awards; Reserve by Sept. 2
UDC 2025 Award Recipients List NARROWSBURG – New York State Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay will deliver the keynote address at the Upper Delaware Council’s 37th Annual River Valley Awards on September 14 at Central House Family Resort in…
EPA Federal On-Scene Emergency Coordinators to Speak at Sept. 4 UDC
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation, “US Environmental Protection Agency’s Work in the Delaware River Watershed” on Thursday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m., at the UDC’s 211 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY office and by…