The Allegheny River is more than just a long ribbon of water.
It’s part of what defines Southwestern Pennsylvania. It played a role in the settlement of the area and in its growth. It gave birth to our communities and our industries. Cleaning it has been the task of generations and the investment of millions of dollars.
But it gives us something else. It gives us joy.
Recreation on the Allegheny River is important. And in the midst of a pandemic, it can be done safely, in just about the way things were before coronavirus hit. (Warmer weather would be nice.)