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The Rebirth of the Clarion River - With Dr. Andy Turner

The Rebirth of the Clarion River - With Dr. Andy Turner

Update: 2025-06-15
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If you have driven across the state of Pennsylvania, you crossed over the Clarion River. A tributary of the Allegheny River, it’s approximately 110 miles. In the 1970s, the river was considered a "dead river,” unable to sustain life. It’s now become a recreational Mecca. Our guest on today’s show is Dr. Andy Turner, a Professor at Penn West University. We discuss the history of the Clarion and it’s rebirth. Andy talks about everything from the tanneries that once lined the river to the distructive logging and coal mining that took place in the surrounding forests. If you are interested in the Great Outdoors and learning more about an environmental success story this podcast is for you.

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The Rebirth of the Clarion River - With Dr. Andy Turner

The Rebirth of the Clarion River - With Dr. Andy Turner

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