Politics & Government
Perkiomen Creek Nominated As PA's 'River Of The Year'
The public can vote on the winner of the contest, which includes three finalists. Learn more:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — One of Montgomery County's most ecologically and socially important waterways has been nominated as Pennsylvania's "River of the Year" for 2025.
The annual award, presented by the nonprofit Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, is aimed at promoting conservation and public awareness of key natural resources around the state.
Along with the Perkiomen, two other waterways are finalists: the goliath Delaware River and the lesser known Youghiogheny River, which runs through Pittsburgh, West Virginia, and western Maryland.
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The Perkiomen currently sits in third place in voting. Residents can support their local waterway by voting online here.
The 37.7 mile Perkiomen is by far the shortest of the three nominees. It stretches through Berks, Lehigh, and Montgomery counties, and serves as key habitat for numerous fish, birds, and other critters. It's also a key public water supply and is a regional destination for fishing and kayaking.
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The Perkiomen was also nominated in 2016, but did not win.
Voting ends Jan. 24.
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