Susquehanna River Trail Middle Section
SRTA 2023 PLANNING RETREAT
The SRTA set the course for 2023 during the annual planning retreat, Saturday morning, January 21st at the Ranch House Restaurant. Ideas were shared to strengthen the SRTA and set a plan for 2023 activities.
FISH PASSAGE COMING TO SHIKELLAMY
DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently joined Department of General Services Acting Secretary Joe Lee to visit the worksite for a future fish passage at Shikellamy State Park’s Adam T. Bower Memorial Dam. The dam (when inflated) creates the 3,000-acre Lake Augusta for the annual summer boating season. A fish passage will provide a much-needed pathway for aquatic life to safely migrate around the dam during that time of year. “DCNR is proud to announce this fish passage and the benefits it will bring to aquatic life at this portion of the mighty Susquehanna River,” Dunn said. “When completed, this project will help us better balance our stewardship of this important natural resource and the fish that will be able to safely pass through the area.” Park officials said the 2023 boating season will operate May to October without any interruptions.
RENEW YOUR SRTA MEMBERSHIP ONLINE
Annual SRTA memberships and renewals can be done online or mailed in. Lifetime memberships are also available. Lifetime Members receive a limited edition print of “Island 109,” an oil painting by Margot Golba. A printable membership form is provided here for your convenience. Renew now and get a free updated Trail Guide.
Stewarding Island 73a
WE WILL MISS YOU BETTY BISHOFF
SRTA recently learned that Betty J. Bishoff passed away on October 1st with her husband, Bruce, at her bedside. Bruce and Betty were longtime volunteers for the SRTA and instrumental in the organization’s founding. She loved nature, cooking, and gardening, and, in addition to serving the SRTA, spent countless hours at Wildwood Park inspiring young minds. In 2017, they fulfilled their dream to move to Maine. Our heartfelt condolences belatedly go out to Bruce, his children and grandchildren, and Betty’s siblings.
UPCOMING SRTA MEETINGS
Thursday, February 16
Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 16
Annual Steward
Appreciation Dinner
6:30 p.m.
DETAILS TBA
Thursday, April 20
Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.
May 6-7 (Sat/Sun)
Spring Maintenance Expedition
Details/agenda TBA
8:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday, May 25
Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 15
Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 17
Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 21
Business Meeting and Speaker
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 19
Business Meeting
6:30 p.m.
November 3-4
Fall Work Days (agenda TBA)
8:00am - 3:00pm
Location for all meetings:
Ranch House Restaurant
3456 Susquehanna Trail (US 15)
Duncannon, PA 17020