TRR photo by Scott Rando A Canada goose nest at the edge of another section of canal. Excellent habitat is found where ponds have formed in the remnants of the canal system.

Canal critters

In 1828, the Delaware & Hudson Canal, a 108-mile waterway, was placed into operation in order to barge coal to New York City. A significant part of the canal was along the Delaware River. In 1898, the canal was abandoned. Depending on the location, the canal was either filled in, or left as it was with a causeway or bridge built for access across.

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The good, the bad and the ugly

“By offering the gift of fly fishing to a youngster, you begin a process to create an educated and dedicated steward of our natural resources.”

—Phil Genova, “First Cast”

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Wildlife grants available

PENNSYLVANIA—The deadline for projects to be considered for funding through the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program is Friday, May 4.

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Also in this issue:

• Season opens for Lacawac tours