MILANVILLE, PA — A count of American Shad in the Upper Delaware River was performed in October, with a small boat and a seine net.  The results give grounds for cautious optimism about the fate of this fish, an important component of river health, though it’s too early to conclude the improvement is a trend.  For the story and more pictures, go to http://riverreporter.com/arts-leisure-currents-feature/ray-hope-american-shad