October 29, 2015

Schuylkill River

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On February 15, 2012 the WooFDriver and PAK went for a mushing tour of the Schuylkill River Trail named after the river it runs along. The Schuylkill River runs 135 miles long in Pennsylvania. The river valley was vital to shipping throughout the eras, with many railroads still in use. The oil works, silt and coal dust from mines upstream industries led to extensive silting of the river. So much pollution that Benjamin Franklin left money in his will to fund restoration.

Wikipedia Webpage to learn more about the Schuylkill River

WooFDriver On Tour - Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia PA 2.15.2012

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