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‘We have to rebuild this thing’

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Post date June 26, 2023
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Earth Conservancy plan would restore section of Nanticoke Creek buried under breaker site

HANOVER TWP. — If you travel up State Route 2010 from Wilkes-Barre and turn off the road just before you enter Nanticoke, you will come to a winding dirt path. If you travel far enough up that path — assuming your car can handle the rough and bumpy terrain — you will eventually find yourself atop an old railroad embankment, about a few thousand feet from where the Truesdale Coal Breaker once stood.

It’s a relatively flat, albeit rocky, area surrounded by thick, green foliage, but if it were 120 years ago, you’d actually be standing in the middle of the Nanticoke Creek, a small sub-watershed of the Susquehanna River basin.

Now, in the wake of decades of anthracite coal mining that scarred the land and buried the creek underneath 60 feet of embankment, Earth Conservancy has moved forward with plans to reclaim the site and restore the stream to its natural flow.

The non-profit organization was recently awarded a nearly $1.96 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program to begin restoration of the upper reaches of the Nanticoke Creek, which runs through Hanover and Newport Townships, as well as Warrior Run.

During a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Earth Conservancy President and CEO Terence Ostrowski explained that Phases One and Two of the project, funded by the grant from the EPA, will restore 2,000 linear feet of stream channel in the lower reaches of the watershed, which must be completed before they can begin work on the upper areas.

In addition, a small channel currently aligned at Clarks Cross Road, which flows directly behind the Dundee Apartments, will be relocated in an attempt to…

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Registration open for Aug. 5 Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta in Blades

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Post date June 25, 2023
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BLADES — The eighth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is set for Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Marine Park, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Thursday.

The Division of Watershed Stewardship encourages participants to register early and launch their boat-building efforts for a head start on the competition.

The regatta is presented by the town of Blades in partnership with the division’s Reclaim Our River Nanticoke Series, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, the Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Gallery 107 and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club.

It will begin with registration at 11 a.m., followed by judging of boats’ appearances at noon and races starting at 12:30.

The contest is open to anyone who’s willing to build a boat from recycled cardboard and paddle it a short distance to the finish line. First-place awards will be given for winners of races in five categories: individual, youth (age 12 and under), teens (ages 13-18), family/friends and organizations/businesses.

Other awards will be given for “Pride of the Fleet,” “Most Whimsical Boat,” “Team Spirit” and more.

To receive an early-bird entry fee of $20 per boat, competitors should register by July 21. After that, the cost will be $30. Day-of registration will be available.

Boats may be any size, shape or design but must be made of recycled corrugated cardboard and painted with multiple coats of latex paint. Decorations may be removed after judging and prior to the race.

The event will also include refreshments and information about how to protect Delaware’s waterways.

The Reclaim Our River partnership also welcomes sponsors, with proceeds going toward event costs, river restoration and water quality education. Sponsorships begin at $50.

Registration, rules and other information can be found at nanticokeriver.org/rcbr.

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Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration now Open

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Post date June 24, 2023
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Action on the Nanticoke River at previous Recycled Cardboard Boat Regattas. The family-fun event is sponsored by DNREC, the Town of Blades and others including the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Delaware Nature Society, and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. /DNREC image

Competitors of All Ages and Seaworthiness Sought for Aug. 5
Eighth Annual DNREC-Sponsored Family Fun Event in Blades

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the eighth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park in Blades. The DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship encourages participants to register early and launch their boat-building efforts for a head start on what’s sure to be a creatively-designed flotilla of recycled cardboard regatta competition.

The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is a fun family event presented by the Town of Blades in conjunction with the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Reclaim Our River (ROR)-Nanticoke Series Program, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Delaware Nature Society’s Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Gallery 107, and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. The fun family event begins with sign-in and walk-up registration at 11 a.m., followed by judging of boats’ appearances at noon, and races starting at 12:30 p.m.

The Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta is open to anyone who’s willing to build a boat from recycled cardboard and paddle it a short distance to the regatta finish line. First-place awards will be given for winners of races in five different categories: individual, youth (age 12 and under), teens (ages 13-18), family/friends, and organizations or businesses. Special awards will be given for “Pride of the Fleet,” “Most Whimsical Boat,” and “Team Spirit.” Also, spectators will be asked to pick a “People’s Choice” award winner, while a special “Titanic Award” will be given for the “Most Dramatic Sinking!”

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An Indigenous lacrosse team is reclaiming its native identity

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Post date June 23, 2023
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Lacrosse originated with Native Americans, who are still some of the finest players. The famed Iroquois Nationals have a new name this season. They consider “Iroquois” a slur.

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

A top lacrosse team is reclaiming its Indigenous identity after generations of being known as the Iroquois Nationals. Current team members say that name was derogatory. Noelle Evans of member station WXXI caught up with the team just before the world championship.

NOELLE EVANS, BYLINE: We’re in the parking lot of a hotel near the Buffalo International Airport. Lacrosse player Tehoka Nanticoke stands by a pickup truck, where there’s a handful of equipment duffel bags.

(SOUNDBITE OF ZIPPER OPENING)

TEHOKA NANTICOKE: These are what – so that’s a helmet.

EVANS: That’s pretty.

NANTICOKE: Yeah.

EVANS: He holds up a helmet with a pattern of repeating squares and a leaf – a symbol of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy wampum. Nanticoke played with this team when they were known as the Iroquois Nationals. The origin of the word Iroquois is the subject of debate, but present-day Haudenosaunee connect it to a French variant of snake and murderer. Leo Nolan is the executive director of the Haudenosaunee Nationals program.

LEO NOLAN: The Iroquois is a bit of a disparaging label more than anything else. We really felt it was incumbent upon us to really look at who we really are and how we refer to ourselves.

EVANS: Haudenosaunee means people of the longhouse. The name officially changed last year. Under their former name, the team won bronze at the last World Lacrosse Championship. Nanticoke agrees with the name change, but he says he doesn’t feel any difference on the field.

NANTICOKE: It’s awesome now that we have the Haudenosaunee, but it’s always been our people who we’re playing for.

EVANS: His family is the reason he became a…

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Nanticoke Crossing Park opening celebration set June 24

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Post date June 22, 2023
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The Biggest Fish Species in Delaware You Should Know About

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Post date June 21, 2023
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Delaware, the second smallest state in the United States, might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of big fish. However, this coastal gem is a treasure trove for anglers.

Its diverse aquatic ecosystems, from the expansive Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean coastline to the tranquil inland ponds, rivers, and estuaries, are teeming with a variety of fish species. But among these, a few stand out due to their sheer size and the thrilling battles they offer to those who dare to catch them.

Today, we’ll go over the giants of the state’s waters and the record-breaking catches that have etched their names in the annals of the state’s fishing history. Let’s dive deep into the world of the biggest fish in Delaware and their records, and reveal where you can find them!

The Kings of Delaware’s Waters

Delaware’s waters are home to some truly massive fish. The Atlantic Sturgeon, for instance, can reach lengths of up to 14 feet and weigh over 800 pounds. The Sand Tiger Shark, another giant, grows up to 10 feet in length and weighs around 350-450 pounds. Bluefin Tuna are also known to surpass 1,000 pounds, as well as lengths of 10 feet or more.

However, the Striped Bass, often exceeding 50 inches and weighing over 50 pounds, holds a special place in the hearts of Delaware’s anglers. Delaware is often referred to as the “Striped Bass Capital of the World,” and for a good reason. The state’s waters provide an ideal habitat for this species, leading to some truly impressive catches.

Record-Breaking Catches

The Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament, which runs annually from January 1st to December 31st, has seen some record-breaking catches. One of the most notable is the largemouth…

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FATHERS’ FOOTSTEPS: Police officers follow their dads into law enforcement careers

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Post date June 18, 2023
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Why Townsend cannot house Empire’s Nanticoke development

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Post date June 16, 2023
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A faded monolith introducing visitors to Townsend's village centre offices stands as lingering evidence of Ontario's plan for a city of 250,000. In the last year, election campaigns have discussed Townsend as an alternative to Empire Communities' plan for a residential development around Stelco's Lake Erie Works. A faded monolith introducing visitors to Townsend's village centre offices stands as lingering evidence of Ontario's plan for a city of 250,000. In the last year, election campaigns have discussed Townsend as an alternative to Empire Communities' plan for a residential development around Stelco's Lake Erie Works.

In the debate surrounding Haldimand County council’s request for a minister’s zoning order (MZO) to allow for the development of industrially zoned lands around Nanticoke as a mixed-use community, many in the have asked whether the 1970s plan to expand Townsend could be an alternative.

Townsend was once planned to be Haldimand-Norfolk’s central metropolis of 250,000, with shops and trails, a library and art gallery, nine schools and an indoor athletic centre, a train station and even a movie theatre.

Today, fewer than 2,000 people reside within the urban boundary, which has no more room to expand. Residents don’t have any of the once-proposed amenities except for the man-made pond and an outdoor sports area.

Former municipal offices now house the local Children’s Aid Society and regional mental health services.

Only 161 hectares of the planned 34,595 hectares were ever developed, and after selling to some farmers, the province held on to the remaining 567 hectares.

Infrastructure Ontario declined to answer questions by the Sachem, but there are currently no provincially owned surplus lands being offered for sale surrounding Townsend.

Retired provincial planner Ted Visser said in the 1970s, the province wanted “to move toward orderly growth so as…

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Six Nations’ huge battery project is the future of energy supply in Ontario — and maybe all of Canada

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Post date June 15, 2023
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The future of Ontario’s energy supply — perhaps even Canada’s — depends on 10 acres of rugged land wedged between an oil refinery and a steel plant some two hours south of Toronto.

This is not land humans can live on. But it is land that powers their lives — literally, in the past, present and future. It’s surrounded by an endless grid, a maze of grey steel frames and white wind turbines casting enormous shadows on the ground, as thick black and grey plumes float through the air from the Imperial Oil and surrounding aggregate and steel facilities framing the horizon.

This energy corridor was created just a few kilometres away from Six Nations of the Grand River, the only reserve in North America where all six Haudenosaunee Nations live together. It was built around them in the early 20th century, without their input or consent.

But the currents are shifting. Decades of energy policy is being transformed on these 10 acres of land where, in two years, 278 batteries will be able to power a city the size of Oshawa, Ont. (population 410,000). If the energy stored in the batteries comes from renewable sources, carbon pollution equivalent to that generated by 40,000 cars will be kept out of the atmosphere every year.

This energy corridor is soon to be the site of Canada’s largest battery storage farm and the third largest in the world: the Oneida Energy Storage Project. Now under construction, the project will be part-owned by Six Nations, which also owns many of the wind turbines spinning around it.

Energy storage is as it sounds: technology that allows for energy created by any source, from solar power to natural gas, to be stored for later use. For over a century, energy has largely been sent down…

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