Lower Delaware

National Wild and Scenic River - PA,NJ

The Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River protection covers 67.3 miles (108.3 km) miles of waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Official Visitor Map of New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail in New Jersey. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail - Visitor Map

Official Visitor Map of New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail in New Jersey. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Map of the U.S. National Park System. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).National Park System - National Park Units

Map of the U.S. National Park System. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Map of the U.S. National Park System with DOI's Unified Regions. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).National Park System - National Park Units and Regions

Map of the U.S. National Park System with DOI's Unified Regions. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Map of the U.S. National Heritage Areas. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).National Park System - National Heritage Areas

Map of the U.S. National Heritage Areas. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Visitor Map of Delaware Canal State Park (SP) in Pennsylvania. Published by Pennsylvania State Parks.Delaware Canal - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Delaware Canal State Park (SP) in Pennsylvania. Published by Pennsylvania State Parks.

Official Tourism and Transportation Map of Pennsylvania. Published by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.Pennsylvania - Tourism and Transportation Map

Official Tourism and Transportation Map of Pennsylvania. Published by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

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Official Brochure of Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (NWSR) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).Lower Delaware - Brochure

Official Brochure of Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (NWSR) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Lower Delaware NWSR https://www.nps.gov/lode/index.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Delaware_National_Wild_and_Scenic_River The Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River protection covers 67.3 miles (108.3 km) miles of waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System. The Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River is located between Interstate 80 (at Portland, Pennsylvania and Columbia, New Jersey) and Interstate 95 (at exit 51 in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania and exit 1 in Washington Crossing, New Jersey). In Pennsylvania, follow PA-611 and PA-32 to drive along the river. In New Jersey, follow NJ-29 south of Frenchtown for a drive along the river. No Visitor Center There are no visitor centers associated with Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River. Delaware Canal at Raubsville, Locks 22 & 23 A rural boat lock with a gate Locks were used to move boats overland via canals Raven Rock Bridge An old stone-pier bridge over a river The Bridge from Lumberville, PA to Bulls Island Recreation Area, NJ Delaware River Sojourners Kayakers enter the river from a riverside beach Sojourners enter the river at Martins Creek, PA Red Admiral Butterfly butterfly lands on a maple leaf Butterfly at Delaware Canal State Park near Upper Black Eddy, PA Ringing Rocks County Park water falls over a layered stone cliff face Visitors overlook the waterfall
Lower Delaware River Lower Delaware Scenic and Recreational River New Jersey/Pennsylvania National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Official Map and Guide mm il^p%% •: Introduction As t h e largest f r e e - f l o w i n g river in t h e eastern U n i t e d States, t h e timeless Delaware River f l o w s t h r o u g h forests, farmlands and villages, a n d majestically links t h e most densely p o p u l a t e d r e g i o n in America w i t h its storied past. The l o w e r n o n - t i d a l p o r t i o n of t h e Delaware River stretches 67 miles u n b r o k e n f r o m south of t h e Delaware W a t e r Gap t o W a s h i n g t o n Crossing, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and serves as t h e b o u n d a r y b e t w e e n t h e t w o states. Key segments t h a t lie b e t w e e n t h e W a t e r Gap and W a s h i n g t o n Crossing, including t h r e e Pennsylvania tributaries, t h e Paunacussing, Tinicum and Tohickon Creeks, w e r e designated i n t o t h e National W i l d a n d Scenic River System in 2000. The more developed a n d industrial parts of t h e river corridor w e r e excluded f r o m consideration i n t o t h e National System. The l o w e r Delaware River is situated w i t h i n t w o hours drive of t h e N e w York City a n d Philadelphia m e t r o p o l i t a n areas. By t h e t i m e t h e river empties i n t o t h e Delaware estuary, nearly 1 0 % o f t h e nation's p o p u l a t i o n has t a p p e d i n t o it. These w a t e r diversions, c o u p l e d w i t h increases in river corridor d e v e l o p m e n t a n d d r o u g h t , have stressed t h e f r a g i l e shortnose s t u r g e o n p o p u l a t i o n , shad, great blue herons, ospreys, eagles a n d o t h e r t h r e a t e n e d a n d e n d a n g e r e d species. But t h r o u g h t h e partnership b e t w e e n t h e National Park Service, t h e t w o states, counties a n d local m u n i c i palities, t h e l o w e r Delaware River's resources are b e t t e r p r o t e c t e d f o r t h e e n j o y m e n t o f f u t u r e generations. Outstandingly Remarkable Resources Naturalists, river recreators a n d history buffs w i l l f i n d river activities t o suit t h e i r interests. The l o w e r D e l a w a r e River has s o m e t h i n g f o r everyone. B r e a t h t a k i n g scenic vistas o f f o r e s t e d bluffs, farms, hamlets, u n d e v e l o p e d islands a n d 19th century canal buildings g r e e t l o w e r D e l a w a r e visitors a n d recreators. A l o n g t h e shoreline, beavers w o r k , otters f r o l i c and w h i t e - t a i l e d deer f o r a g e , w h i l e skyw a r d , masses of m i g r a t o r y birds mysteriously f o l l o w t h e i r p r i m o r d i a l paths a l o n g t h e A t l a n t i c Flyway. The lower Delaware River possesses a g r e a t diversity o f significant resources. A h i g h density of p o p u l a t i o n and recreational opportunities combine w i t h a wealth of n a t u r a l , cultural, and historic features o f n a t i o n a l significance. Natural Resources Fertile farmlands a d j o i n complex canal netw o r k s on b o t h sides of t h e river. Tne river corridor's canals, mills and t o w p a t h s tell t h e story of a bygone era of w a t e r - b o r n e c o m merce. Riverside villages a n d t o w n s mark t h e routes of George Washington's ill-clad army d u r i n g America's desperate struggle f o r independence. 19th-century bridges still connect t o w n s along t h e Lower Delaware River's tributaries. Today, locals and visitors alike fish f o r striped bass and shad, and gamofish like walleye pike and muskellunge t h r i l l anglers o f all ages. Recreational boaters, tubers and paddlers ply t h e lower Delaware's b r o a d , ifcalm waters. Picnickers and campers enjoy t h e solitude of riverside public parks, a n d birders w o n d e r in a m a z e m e n t at t h e n u m bers and diversity o f local a n d m i g r a t o r y birds t h a t feed and nest a l o n g t h e river's banks, in its wetlands, and o n its undeveloped islands. The l o w e r Delaware River t r u l y has s o m e t h i n g t o offer t o everyone. < (J -. E O % "... Management Goals and Approach The Lower Delaware River M a n a g e m e n t Plan provides a vision f o r t h e f u t u r e of t h e river a n d context f o r f u t u r e actions t h a t emphasize local control and h o m e rule. The heart o f t h e vision is expressed in t h e f o l l o w i n g six m a n a g e m e n t goals t h a t w e r e crafted by t h e Lower Delaware W i l d a n d Scenic River Task Force p r i o r t o national designation. Lush areas o f w i l l o w , spirea, silk d o g w o o d a n d alder shrubs can be f o u n d in t h e river corridor's f l o o d p l a i n . This riverside vegetat i o n provides valuable h a b i t a t for birds, mammals, a n d shades t h e w a t e r f o r fish. The riverside v e g e t a t i o n varies correspondingly w i t h t h e geology and soils in t h e river corridor. In t h e u p p e r

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