The LRCA Mission

Our mission is to involve citizens of the Lackawanna River Watershed with conservation and stewardship of the river, its tributaries, and water resources. Our goals are to clean up and conserve the river environment, aid in the development of the 40-mile Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, create stakeholder partnerships, and promote environmental education, conservation studies, and research. Our organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means your donations to us are tax deductible!

The Lackawanna Valley Conservancy (LVC)

Your support for our nonprofit also aids the work of our land trust affiliate, the Lackawanna Valley Conservancy (LVC). To preserve natural areas in the watershed, the LVC works with property owners, municipalities, and other agencies to acquire properties through conservation easements. The LRCA and LVC work together to help preserve over 100,000 acres of natural and scenic watershed lands across the region.

28th Annual Duck-a-Thon

At RiverFest 2025, the courageous LRCA flock of duckies will line up in the waters of the Lackawanna River on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the launch site located upstream from Sweeney’s Beach Recreation Area for an exciting race to the finish line.

Cash prizes of $500, $250, and $100 will be awarded to the lucky numbers of the first, second, and third place ducks, respectively, to cross the finish line. Tickets will be randomly picked from the winning number containers. Good Luck!!!

By purchasing duck tickets, you are supporting the work of the LRCA to help clean up, conserve, and protect the Lackawanna River and its watershed.

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