The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is thrilled to support the Susquehanna River North Branch as a nominee for River the Year 2023. As the water trail manager of the Lower North Branch (Columbia/Luzerne County line to Sunbury), SGP works closely along this part of the river with many partners to support conservation efforts and recreational opportunities.

The North Branch and the communities along the river could greatly benefit from your vote.

After a waterway is chosen for the annual honor, local groups implement a year-round slate of activities and events to celebrate the river, including a paddling trip, or sojourn. A $10,000 leadership grant will be awarded from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to help fund River of the Year activities.

So, what’s in store should the North Branch win? An article put together by the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association dives into some of these details.

The North Branch is a living, breathing thing. It has a character that is as unique and changing as the river itself, shifting from rolling meadows & forests to seemingly endless mountains, vibrant cities with industrial pasts to quaint river towns that dot the winding river valley.

The SGP is proud to manage a piece of it alongside many noteworthy partners, all of whom will do their part to improve the health and accessibility of the river should the North Branch receive this very special designation. Now, it’s up to our friends and neighbors to show their North Branch love. Vote and help us foster this treasure that runs right through our backyard!

One vote is allowed per email between now and 5 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2023. Voting can be done online.

The Susquehanna Greenway is a corridor of connected trails, parks, river access points, and communities, linking people to the natural and cultural treasures of the Susquehanna River. The mission of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is to continue to grow the Greenway by building connections along the Susquehanna River, inspiring people to engage with the outdoors, and transforming communities into places where people want to live, work, and explore. Learn more at susquehannagreenway.org.