River Connections
Newsletter of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP)
Summer 2016 In This Issue River Town News Tunkhannock, PA joins as the 10th Susquehanna Greenway River Town. Williamsport, PA takes its first steps towards designation.
Rail Trail; Full Steam Ahead Luzerne County’s Susquehanna Warrior Trail to gain one and a half miles of new trail in 2016.
Rolling Out the Red Carpet Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and the Monarch Red Carpet roll out the red carpet for monarch butterflies. “SUQUEHANNA AT WAPWALLOPEN” BY JOHN CONSIGLIO
RIVER OF THE
YEAR
Steeped in historical and recreational value, the free flowing North Branch of the Susquehanna River was voted the 2016 Pennsylvania River of the Year. Thank YOU for voting. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and Endless Mountains Heritage Region have partnered to plan River of the Year celebrations to raise public awareness of the river and its river towns communities, increase tourism, and provide additional recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors alike. The River of the Year program is made possible by PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers. To learn more about the River of the Year program, visit www.pariveroftheyear.org.