Volunteer River Cleanup Scheduled for June 14

For Immediate Release
April 24, 2024

(West Trenton, N.J.) -- Paddlers of all ages and experience levels are invited to register for the 29th Delaware River Sojourn taking place June 15-22.

The Delaware River Sojourn combines guided paddling excursions, educational programs and camping. Participants may sign up for the entire trip or for the day(s) of their choice.

"The Sojourn is an outdoor adventure geared for everyone," said Mark Zakutansky, Director of Conservation Policy Engagement for the Appalachian Mountain Club and Chair of the Sojourn Steering Committee. "This year’s theme is River of Inspiration; generations of artists, outdoor enthusiasts, scientists and everyday people are inspired by their experiences on or along the Delaware River, and we plan to highlight these stories through our programming."

Over 85 miles will be paddled in 2024, split into daily trips ranging from eight to 15 miles. In brief, the Sojourn will paddle the following stretches:

• Saturday, June 15: Zane Grey, Lackawaxen, Pa. to Kittatinny Pond Eddy, N.Y.
• Sunday, June 16: Kittatinny Pond Eddy to West End Beach, Port Jervis, N.Y.
• Monday, June 17: Bushkill, Pa. to Worthington State Forest, N.J.
• Tuesday, June 18: Worthington to Ramsaysburg Historic Farmstead, N.J.
• Wednesday, June 19: Martin's Creek Access, Pa. to Phillipsburg, N.J. 
• Thursday, June 20: Tinicum Park, Pa. to Lambertville, N.J.
• Friday, June 21: Fireman's Eddy, N.J. to Yardley, Pa.
• Saturday, June 22: Bordentown Beach, N.J. to Pennsbury Manor, Pa. and back to Bordentown

"The Sojourn is a wonderful way to learn about and discover the Delaware River," said Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Executive Director Steve Tambini and repeat sojourner. "By getting people out on the water and experiencing it first-hand, the Sojourn helps create stewards of this important natural resource."

Registration fees in 2024 are $100 per day for adults and $70 per day for children (ages 15 and under). There is an additional one-time insurance fee of $10 per person for this American Canoe Association (ACA)-sanctioned event, except for current ACA members.

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