In susquehanna, river of dreams awardwinning journalis. Agricultural pollution and invasive species continue to plague the susquehanna river in york county, the department of environmental protection said monday in its annual water quality report. The susquehanna river delivers half the fresh water in the chesapeake bay and about 40 percent of the nitrogen pollution, 20 percent of the phosphorus pollution1, and a heavy load of the sediment pollution. Susquehanna river, one of the longest rivers of the eastern seaboard of the united states. The susquehanna river basin is the second largest next to the ohio river basin east of the mississippi river. Changes in land use have accompanied this population growth.
Buy a cheap copy of susquehanna, river of dreams book by susan q. Down the susquehanna to the chesapeake keystone books 1st edition. Pollution from tanneries and the clearing of land were some of the first sources of manmade pollution in the susquehanna. A sewage line has ruptured spewing hazardous waste and toxic chemicals into the river. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. It rises in otsego lake, central new york state, and winds through the appalachian plateau in new york, pennsylvania, and maryland before flowing into the head of chesapeake bay in maryland. A history of the region of pennsylvania north of the ohio and west of the allegheny river, of the indian purchases, and of the running of the souther, northern, and western state boundaries. The story of the anacostia echoes the story of rivers across america. Much more comprehensive than most river histories published before the recent rise of concern about dangerous water pollution. The susquehanna is threatened by pollution, but is also imperiled by the conowingo hydroelectric dam, which alters river flow, blocks fish and impacts water quality. Susquehanna, river of dreams johns hopkins university press. Industrial pollution lower susquehanna riverkeeper. The susquehanna river heartland coalition for environmental studies srhces is a unique collaboration working together on ecological research projects. This expanded and revised edition covers 250 miles of river from the chespeake bay to the west branch at williamsport, pa, and the north branch above wilkesbarre, pa.
Recommended by our team members in our pennsylvania office, susquehanna. While a very small percent of the water use in the susquehanna basin is directed towards agricultural use about 1%, a significant portion of land cover in the basin is agricultural. It flows 444 miles through central pennsylvania and into northern maryland, where it. It flows 444 miles through central pennsylvania and into northern maryland, where it empties into the chesapeake bay. All that the susquehanna bears flows to the chesapeake bay. Susquehanna river americas most endangered rivers for 2016. The susquehanna river, in its entirety, is the 16th largest river in the united states and is considered pennsylvanias river for its importance as a source of drinking water, recreation and hydroelectric power to millions of people in its watershed. During the 20th century, we transformed into a fouryear university offering a range of bachelors degrees for students. Sep 01, 1993 tells the story of one of americas great rivers, ranging in time from its geologic origins to the modern threats to its ecosystem. Geology and history recorded in susquehanna rocks bay journal.
Susquehanna national heritage area offers a variety of guides, books, and prints relating to the susquehanna river and the surrounding region. Susquehanna river pollution effect on smallmouth bass. The epa and susquehanna river chesapeake bay program. Stories of the susquehanna valley began in 2010 as a unique research project focused on a watershed, utilizing multimedia scholarship, designed to articulate, highlight, and learn from stories that form our region, our communities, our ecosystems, and ourselves. Jan 25, 2018 lower susquehanna riverkeeper hangs it up for politics january 25, 2018 talon energy shutters brunner island river access january 25, 2018 greener codorus initiative january 25, 2018. The epa implemented federal pollution restrictions on the chesapeake bay watershed, which includes pennsylvanias susquehanna river watershed, in 2010, which requires significant reductions in stormwater, agriculture, and industrial pollution. Sep 10, 2015 so 125 feet above our heads is where the river would have been at some stage at the end of the ice age, said jones, a geologist and program coordinator with the york county department of parks and recreation who has given many talks about the rivers geological history. Conowingo dam alters river flow, blocks fish and impacts water quality, harming the susquehanna and the chesapeake bay downstream.
The susquehanna river is the longest river on the east coast of the united states. The susquehanna river is the longest commercially nonnavigable river in the united states, and it is the largest river lying entirely within the united states that drains into the atlantic ocean. The susquehanna is threatened by pollution, but is. The story of this strange creature is thought to have its roots in pennsylvanias lumber history. Apr 12, 2016 the susquehanna river is a vital resource and economic engine for communities, and a major influence on the overall health of the chesapeake bay. Aug 01, 2016 agricultural pollution and invasive species continue to plague the susquehanna river in york county, the department of environmental protection said monday in its annual water quality report. Stranahan tells the sweeping story of one of americas great rivers ranging in time from the susquehannas geologic origins to the modern threats to its ecosystem, describing human settlements, industry and pollution, and recent efforts to save the river and its drowned estuary, the chesapeake bay. The west branch susquehanna river is one of the two principal branches, along with the north branch, of the susquehanna river in the northeastern united states. This story map was created with the story map cascade application in arcgis online. This excellent book about the susquehanna river is as good as, and maybe better than, the celebrated.
The impact of pollution is not only evident in local waterways. However, through updates on the positive health of the river and by connecting with local residents through. Down the susquehanna to the chesapeake by jack brubaker. Along the river tour, jack brubaker examines the natural and human history of the. The north branch, which rises in upstate new york, is generally regarded as the extension of the main branch, with the shorter west branch being its principal tributary. The susquehanna river is a major river located in the northeastern and mid atlantic united. Down the susquehanna to the chesapeake nhbs academic.
The environmental group american rivers named the susquehanna americas most endangered river for 2005 because of the excessive pollution it receives. The susquehanna river contributes approximately 50 percent of the freshwater entering the chesapeake bay and 43 percent of its pollution. Ancient petroglyphs found along the lower susquehanna serve as a testament to the rivers long history as a sustaining resource for its inhabitants. C american rivers named the susquehanna river number three on its list of americas most endangered rivers of 2016 today, shining a national spotlight on the impacts of conowingo dam and federal legislation that would take away marylands authority to hold dam operators accountable for pollution and impacts to wildlife. Oct 12, 2011 here is a view of the beautiful susquehanna river in pittston, pa. The susquehanna river figures in the history of the latter day saint. Susquehanna river americas most endangered rivers for. Stranahan could well know more about the present natural state of the susquehanna river and its 27,500squaremile watershed than anyone. Susquehanna river nai bi san mus iin uun a chesapeake bay. Aug 11, 20 the susquehanna river is the longest river on the east coast of the united states.
River of dreams explores the rich history of the susquehanna river and ultimately connects the history to our current pollution problems towards the chesapeake bay. The population in the susquehanna basin increased by 19 percent more than half a million people between 1950 and 1980. The lower susquehanna basin holds the majority of the agricultural uses, with 36% of the. Stranahan tells the sweeping story of one of americas great rivers ranging in time from the susquehanna s geologic origins to the modern threats to its ecosystem, describing human settlements, industry and pollution, and recent efforts to save the river and its drowned estuary, the chesapeake bay. Funded development of tool that protected drinking water in new oxford, adams county from contamination during chemical spill.
Most of the pollution in the river is caused by excess animal manure from farming, agricultural runoff, urban and suburban stormwater runoff, and raw or inadequately treated sewage. New era, may have written the ultimate book about the susquehanna river. Here is a view of the beautiful susquehanna river in pittston, pa. The susquehanna river drains about 27,000 square miles of new york, pennsylvania, and maryland. Funding projects to prevent pollution and supervise public water systems. Jun 27, 2017 a second growing greener was enacted in 2005. Friends of the chemung river watershed, or chemung river friends, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that partners with municipalities to protect these waterways and use them to improve the quality of life, economy, and natural environment of our communities. You can shop for these items online or stop in to visit us at the zimmerman center for heritage or columbia crossing river trails center. The book describes the human settlements, industry and pollution, and recent efforts to save the river and its drowned estuary. Geoff smith, a biologist with the commission, said stressful water conditions are leading to disease among young smallmouth bass first recorded in 2005, in the west branch susquehanna and the juniata river tributary. Along the river tour, jack brubaker examines the natural and human history of. The susquehanna river is a vital resource and economic engine for communities, and a major influence on the overall health of the chesapeake bay. In susquehanna, river of dreams awardwinning journalist susan q. Mar 26, 2020 susquehanna river, one of the longest rivers of the eastern seaboard of the united states.
Enforcing pollution limits and encouraging best management practices in the susquehanna river basin. The vanishing trout charles lose with susquehanna chapter of trout unlimited picnic and book discussion consolidated sportsmen of lycoming county, route 87, plunketts creek township 111718 a year in the life of the loyalsock with underwater photographer and videographer keith williams. The susquehanna river drains directly into the chesapeake bay. There have been dozens of books written about the susquehanna river, the. The susquehanna river guide by christopher beatty is an exceptional resource for helping people enjoy the fishing, hiking, and boating available in the susquehanna valley. The susquehanna river has been named the third mostendangered river in the united states in an annual list by the environmental group american rivers the group selected the susquehanna. A reading list of books about the chesapeake bay watershed. Jack brubaker, who writes the scribbler column for lnp, is the author of an environmental and human history of the susquehanna river, down the susquehanna to the chesapeake, published by. Stormwaterpa susquehanna river how healthy is susquehanna. In fact, the name susquehanna is derived from the delaware indian name sisawehadhanna, which means river oyster.
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