Columbia-Montour Quarterly Vol. 7: January-March 2023

and changing as the river itself, shifting from rolling meadows and forests to seemingly endless mountains, vibrant cities with industrial pasts to quaint river towns that dot the winding river valley,” she said. “The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership 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. EST on Jan. 18, 2023. Learn more about each of the River of the Year finalists here: --> pawatersheds.org/2023-river-of- the-year-nominees/ About the Riverkeeper: John Zaktansky has been the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper since Feb. 17, 2020. He serves an 11,000-square-mile watershed defined by the North & West branch- es of the Susquehanna River and all the tributar- ies that feed it. Stay up to date with Riverkeeper news at: middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org.

Courtesy of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership; from 2022 Susquehanna Sojourn

incidents like the Knox Mine Disaster to more current issues such as acid mine drainage, concerns about fracking and emerging contaminants such as microplastics and PFAS, programs that open a line of public discussion at the family and community level are a critical Digital quarterly 22 ad_Layout 1 6/9/22 2:18 PM Page 1

first step toward realistic change.”

According to Jajko, the North Branch is a living, breathing thing.

“It has a character that is as unique

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