The meandering North Branch of the Susquehanna River has been voted the 2023 Pennsylvania River of the Year by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers.
In Pennsylvania, the North Branch flows from the New York state line, through eight counties, including Bradford and Susquehanna counties, to Sunbury, near Shikellamy State Park, at the confluence with the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.
A water trail, the North Branch is widely used by paddlers, anglers, recreational boaters and wildlife enthusiasts.
The public was invited to vote online for the River of the Year, choosing from among four waterways nominated.
A total of 11,438 votes were cast, with Susquehanna River North Branch receiving 4,098; the Perkiomen Creek 3,110; Conestoga River 2,490; and Schuylkill River 1,740.
