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municipalauthorities.org │ 57 communities, and the ongoing efforts to restore and protect this vital resource for future generations.” The Conestoga River Club (conestogariverclub.org ) nominated the Conestoga River (conestogariverclub.org/water-trail ) and will receive a $15,000 Leadership Grant to help fund a slate of year- long 2026 River of the Year activities. DCNR and POWR will work with them to create a free, commemorative poster celebrating the Conestoga River as the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year. “The Conestoga River being named 2026 River of the Year is an honor that celebrates a history woven into the fabric of life in Lancaster County,” said Conestoga River Club Executive Director Malinda Harnish Clatterbuck. “From the legacy of the Conestoga people to the iconic wagons that helped shape a nation, to the community families that recreate in its meandering shallows, the Conestoga River is deeply beloved. “This designation will draw attention to her evolving narrative, from a history marked by pollution to a powerful, collaborative turnaround that can serve as a model for the nation. “We unite our voices — Plain Sect, urban, and rural alike — to craft a shared story of sustainability and collaboration. Together we commit to making the Conestoga clean and clear for all. “Our deepest thanks to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers for making this opportunity possible.” The Conestoga River Club is dedicating the 2026 River of the Year victory and celebration to those who will benefit from the future health of our watershed, and to the memory of Ad Crable (paenvironmentdigest.com/newsletter/default. asp?NewsletterArticleID=63832) , a revered local journalist who championed the careful stewardship of the Conestoga. S Source: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2026/01/conestoga-river-named-pennsylvanias.html Conestoga article continued from page 22.