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Courtesy PFDs donated to Upper Delaware

NARROWSBURG — Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Acting Superintendent Sandra S. Schultz announced today that Lander’s River Trips has donated Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) to be used by boaters on the Upper Delaware River. “The courtesy PFD program helps everyone,” said Schultz. “The National Park Service will work with the liveries to ensure that boaters enjoy a safe trip.”

Eric Orr of Lander’s River Trips spearheaded the idea for courtesy PFDs for visitors who are in need of an approved PFD due to circumstances beyond their control. The PFDs will be made available to boaters who have lost or damaged their PFD. Other liveries may also donate additional PFDs for the courtesy program.

All vessels on the Upper Delaware are required to have a readily accessible, wearable, Coast Guard- approved PFD for each person aboard. Children 12 and under are required to wear their PDFs when boating on the river. The PFDs will be available through the National Park Service along the entire 74-mile length of the Upper Delaware River.

Dealing with geese in our communities

BLOOMING GROVE — On Tuesday, July 9, the Pike County Conservation District and Penn State Cooperative Extension will sponsor a public program, “Geese in our Communities,” at the Delaware Township Building from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Ian Gregg, waterfowl biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, will a provide a presentation on the biology and management of Canada geese, including their nesting behavior, habitat preferences, resident vs. migratory populations and measures that can be taken in response to nuisance issues created by local breeding populations of geese.

This program will benefit private lake owners, members of lake-based community associations, municipalities with parks that include a pond or lake, resorts, summer camping establishments, golf courses and anyone else interested in learning more about these often controversial animals. How Canada geese  became established as a resident breeding bird in Northeast Pennsylvania, and what management techniques are currently available, will also be discussed.

There is no fee for this program but pre-registration is required. To register or for more information call the Education Coordinator at 570/226-8220, or e-mail at jjose@pikepa.org.