Join us for a Susquehanna River Rally!
Susquehanna River Rally Calls for Clean Water
Organizations join together for upcoming event in Harrisburg
Environmental organizations and activists are joining together for a Susquehanna River Rally on Saturday, June 17 in Harrisburg to create a mass call for clean water funding as state budget negotiations commence.
There is a water crisis in Pennsylvania, and a united voice of citizens is needed to inspire and enact change at the state level. State elected officials have failed to protect the water we drink by failing to protect our waters and streams, and as a result, Pennsylvania ranks third — behind Texas and Florida — for most reported drinking water safety violations.
On Saturday, June 17 — before the start of crucial state budget negotiations — participants will wave paddles and rally signs from kayaks and canoes with the state capitol as our backdrop. As we urge our state legislators and Governor Wolf’s administration to prioritize clean water, we’ll have a raffle, music and a river paddling. Let’s come together on our beloved Susquehanna River and speak up for clean water!
The health of the Susquehanna River, part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (America’s first water trail) and the source of drinking water for more than 6 million people, is threatened by animal waste and eroding soils. The river attracts locals and visitors from near and far and is a vital resource to our communities and a boom to our local economies.
Event Details
What: Susquehanna River Rally: Paddles & Signs in the Air!
When: Saturday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: City Island, Harrisburg, PA 17101 – Beach House Area
Who: National Parks and Conservation Association, PennFuture, Choose Clean Water Coalition, The Pennsylvania Growing Greener Coalition, Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Society, The Conservation Fund, Susquehanna Heritage, clean water activists and PA tap water drinkers.
Other Info: You are encouraged to bring your own rally signs and your own kayak or canoe, if you have one. Please dress for the weather, bring sun protection and wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting wet. Free parking is available.
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We hope to see you there!