Out of 80,000 miles of streams and rivers in the state, the Delaware River and Perkiomen Creek are both in the running for Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn at WHYY.
To win the title, one of the three nominees must secure the popular vote. Youghiogheny River is the third option.
The winner will receive bragging rights, as well as a $10,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to be used for celebrations throughout the year, which include paddling programs and community activities. A commemorative poster is also part of the prize package.
To support your top choice, visit the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers website by Friday, January 24, to cast your vote.
Voting is “a fun way to rally behind and support your favorite waterway” and ensure that “we all continue to spend more time outdoors and deepen our appreciation for the beautiful natural resources of Pennsylvania,” said Janet Sweeney of POWR.
Delaware River is currently thought to be the favorite, while Perkiomen Creek is the underdog entrant.
Read more about how to vote and what’s in the running for the state’s 2025 River of the Year in Billy Penn at WHYY.
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