Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River seeks volunteers

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER — The National Park Service is seeking eager outdoor enthusiasts to volunteer as watershed stewards to assist during the busiest times at Upper Delaware River boat launches and access points on weekends from June 8 through September 2.

Those interested should plan to attend a training session on Friday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  at the Lake Wallenpaupack Education Center in Hawley.

Stewards will play an important role in stopping the introduction and transport of invasive species via fishing tackle, footwear and boat trailers. They will conduct visual inspections, interview water-body users and encourage them to properly clean all of their equipment before using it on another body of water.

RSVP is encouraged. For more information and to sign up as a volunteer, contact watershed steward volunteer coordinator Jessica Newbern at 570/729-7842 ext. 3301.

New date for Narrowsburg river cleanup

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Upper Delaware River Basin Citizens (UDRBC) with Lander’s Narrowsburg Campgound will sponsor a river cleanup on Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Participants can pre-register online at www.udrbc.org/event. In-person registration and check-in will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the campground.

  All necessary equipment and clean-up supplies will be provided by Lander’s and EnviroVentures. Group participants of 10 or more will be awarded $150, whether it is a scouting, club, school, church, or civic group. A free barbeque for participants will follow the cleanup at 1 p.m.

Call 845/252-3000 for more information.