Clean Water Celebration

The Clean Water Celebration, hosted by the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and sponsored by the 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation, was developed as a way to mark and reflect on the 50th anniversary of the national Clean Water Act.

The event's earlier segment in Hufnagle Park will run from 10 a.m. to noon with a variety of tables from local partners sharing information and interactive environmental education opportunities throughout the duration of that time. Included in those opportunities will be:

• Matt Wilson and the Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute will have an aquatic insect exploration table to setup alongside where people can come and go with some live critters to look at, magnifiers, and some photo keys to look through. Discussion about water pollution and tolerance will be included for those who have extra time to hang out at the table.
• Bobby Hughes, of the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, will have a table with activity for families to learn about issues related to acid mine drainage and how it is impacting our waterways.
• Alana Jajko will share information about the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and opportunities to enjoy the numerous recreational opportunities found along our network of greenways.
• Kathy Snavely, president of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, will have an aquatic creature photo match game specifically focused for preschoolers and early elementary ages at her table, along with a display about the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper's upcoming Scenic Wonders tour of Sullivan County next spring.
• Other groups planning table displays include the Merrill Linn Conservancy and Buffalo Creek Watershed Association, among others.

The morning timeslot will include a few larger group presentations at specific times, including:

• 10:15 a.m. A presentation by Brian Auman, landscape architect of the redesigned Kidsburg Park and Bull Run in Lewisburg. The recently completed park restores the floodplain while giving better access to the waterway in an effort to elicit more natural play experiences and spark a better appreciation of the waterway. This presentation is slated for 10 a.m. in the nature play area of Kidsburg and should last 40-45 minutes.
• 11 a.m. A presentation by Morgan Thomas and Danielle Tryon, of Susquehanna University looking at brook trout, analyzing their needs (food, habitat, conditions) and how humans have affected their habitat. Discussion will include how people can make an impact and better our watershed. Presentation will be held at the gazebo in Hufnagle Park.

At 12:45 p.m., filmmaker Scott Morris and Riverkeeper John Zaktansky will introduce “American River” at the Campus Theatre, which will begin playing at 1 p.m. and will be followed, at approximately 2:30 p.m., by a panel discussion and Q&A session about the film and parallels with issues we are dealing with along the Susquehanna River. Cost for the theater portion of the day is $10 a person.

Panelists for the post-film discussion will include:

• Filmmaker Scott Morris
• Matt Wilson of the Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute
• Leslie Rieck of Lycoming College's Clean Water Institute
• Bobby Hughes of the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
• Alana Jajko, director of communications and outreach for the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
• Jamie Shallenberger (Susquehanna River Basin Commission)

For more information and to purchase tickets for the film and panel discussion, go to [www.MiddleSusquehannaRiverkeeper.org](https://bit.ly/3dY6jnQ)