The U.S. Postal Service announced its upcoming 2019 Forever Stamp Series, which will feature wild and scenic rivers across the country -- including Pennsylvania’s Clarion River.

The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

Pennsylvania has approximately 83,260 miles of river, of which 409.3 miles are designated under the act, including: Allegheny River; Clarion River; Delaware River (Lower); Delaware River (Middle); Delaware River (Upper); and White Clay Creek.

The protection efforts are largely carried out through a partnership between DCNR and other state agencies.

To learn more about conservation efforts visit DCNR’s Rivers Conservation webpage.

River Of The Year Nomination

The Clarion River was also recently nominated as one of four possibilities for Pennsylvania’s 2019 River of the Year. The public is invited to vote on their choice for the winner through 5 p.m. on January 4.

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Dec. 13 Resource Newsletter Now Available From DCNR

(Reprinted from the December 13 DCNR Resource newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

[Posted: Dec. 14, 2018]

12/17/2018