CLARION RIVER NAMED 2019 RIVER OF THE YEAR
A WILD and Scenic River that draws legions of anglers, paddlers, and other outdoors enthusiasts throughout the seasons, the Clarion River in northwestern Pennsylvania has been voted the state’s 2019 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among four waterways nominated. Results were announced jointly by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers (POWR). A total of 14,790 votes were cast, with the Clarion receiving 5,850; Delaware River, 4,748; Lackawanna River, 2,852; and Conodoguinet Creek, 1,340.
DCNR ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 407 ACRES TO PINCHOT STATE FOREST
DCNR SECRETARY Cindy Adams Dunn announced that 407 acres will be added to the Pinchot State Forest District near Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne…