Conestoga River of the Year

Conestoga River of the Year

From So Good Lancaster by So Good Media

April 3, 2026 · 27 min · Season 1 · Episode 22

About this episode

The episode discusses the recognition of Lancaster County’s Conestoga River as Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year and highlights conservation efforts.

Lancaster County’s Conestoga River is Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year! The River of the Year award honors a Pennsylvania waterway, raising awareness and recognizing conservation achievements by those who care for these awesome resources. It’s administered by the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). “This once-polluted river is an example of what can happen when we prioritize clean, healthy water...

Topics covered

  • river conservation
  • environmental awareness
  • local waterways
  • Pennsylvania rivers
  • community efforts

Keywords

  • Conestoga River
  • River of the Year
  • Pennsylvania
  • conservation
  • water quality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Places: Lancaster County, Conestoga River

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