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2004 Pensylvania River Sojourns
Note:
The Sixth Annual American Whitewater Ohiopyle Over the Falls Event
has been rescheduled from September 10-12 to October 1-3. However,
the Sojourn congress will still be held on September 1.
Educational, multi-day canoeing and float trips
have been organized throughout Pennsylvania and along many of its
riverways since the 1980's. The common term for these trips
is River Sojourn.
A wide variety of organizations, agencies and corporations
are involved in each sojourn.
They are held in warm weather months and most occur during
June “Rivers
Month” in Pennsylvania.
Most are multi-day trips and cover anywhere from dozens to
over one hundred river miles.
Some people participate for a day and some for the entire
length of the trip. Evening
stops are usually large river community events with a public meal,
presentations, discussions, singing and other festive activities.
Multiple-day participants normally camp at public campgrounds
along the river travel route.
Having a good time, relating to the river ecosystem and educating
the public about "their" local river are all reasons to
organize a sojourn. Sometimes
specific issues and accomplishments are highlighted or future river
changes are focused upon during sojourns and their related activities.
A Sojourn can serve as an interactive outdoor classroom that
allows those who participate to have and up close and personal experience
that will change the way they view their effect on water resources.
River Sojourns have become a statewide effort in Pennsylvania thanks
in part to the partnership between the Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) and Pennsylvania Organization for
Watersheds and Rivers (POWR).
DCNR has selected a Feature River for Pennsylvania every
year since 1983 for a June Rivers Month poster.
Since 1991, DCNR has provided funding for and actively participated
in developing River Sojourns to raise awareness of the beauty, importance
and economic value of rivers throughout the Commonwealth.
Their presence also brings the involvement of the Governor,
through a Gubernatorial Proclamation.
Townships and municipalities are also encouraged to take
advantage of their local region’s Sojourn as an opportunity to recognize
their accomplishments in protecting and conserving water resources.
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Place
your bid to win this kayak and other items at our silent auction
being held at the Sixth Annual American Whitewater Ohiopyle Over
the Falls Festival in September (rescheduled for) October!
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