Dave Wagoner and Ross Donely of Harrisburg, PA, began their trek at the river's source in Cooperstown, NY, on Sunday, May 10. They will travel the Susquehanna for thirteen days, averaging 25 miles per day. They aim to arrive in Harrisburg on Saturday, May 23, for the kickoff of the new Harrisburg area water trail. Spearheaded by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Susquehanna River Trail will be the first water trail in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Water trails promote environmentally-responsibly recreation on rivers and in coastal areas.
A growing number of successful water trails have been launched across North America through the collaborative efforts of enthusiastic citizens, tourism and park professionals, planners, public officials and others. Wagoner and Donely ask that donations in support of the Water Trails project be made to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay at 225 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Contributions in honor of their journey have been made by Woolworth's and numerous individuals. The conference will explain how to develop and manage water trails, along with highlighting their many environmental, social, and economic benefits. Special programs will help spur the development of water trails throughout the Chesapeake Bay basin.