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Susquehanna Scout

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The Susquehanna Scout is a podcast that explores the Susquehanna River and its ripple effects across Pennsylvania and beyond. The river is often seen as a dividing line, but we see the Susquehanna as a topic of common ground and conversation. From its fascinating history as one of the oldest waterways in the world, to stories about today’s river towns and residents, nature, recreation, science and the environment, the Susquehanna Scout is your link to meaningful, thoughtful and fun conversations about the Susquehanna River. Hosted by Karen Hendricks. A production of WITF, providing public medi...

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Ep 03 | How does the Susquehanna impact the Chesapeake Bay? 09.07.2026 40:10

Julia Krall, executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Pennsylvania office, helps put the Susquehanna River – and its impact on the Chesapeake Bay – into perspective. Today’s big-picture conversation examines both issues and solutions currently facing the river and bay, touching on oysters, agriculture, the 10 million trees initiative, stream and watershed assessments, and lots of fas...

Ep 02 | Susquehanna Stories: Meet Native American Sid Jamieson 02.07.2026 44:27

We explore the Susquehanna River’s history with Sid Jamieson, a Native American of the Cayuga Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy. He joins us from Lewisburg, Union County, where he devoted his career to coaching lacrosse at Bucknell University. We talk to Sid about Native American history as it relates to the Susquehanna River and a special role Sid played that helped the river attain a national...

Ep 01 | How the Susquehanna shapes PA 25.06.2026 37:55

How does the Susquehanna River define our landscape? We explore the river with Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Dunn highlights state parks that border or overlook the Susquehanna, provides trail inspiration (both on land and water), and addresses many threats the river currently faces. It’s a wide-ranging overview of the Susquehanna...

Welcome to the Susquehanna Scout 18.06.2026 3:59

Welcome to Susquehanna Scout , a podcast exploring the Susquehanna River and the people, places, and issues connected to it across Central Pennsylvania and beyond. The Susquehanna has shaped our region for centuries. It provides drinking water, powers local economies, supports recreation, and flows through the history and daily lives of the communities along its 444-mile course. Each episode expl...