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LHVA is conducting a study of the Lackawanna Greenway and the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. The meeting will offer a presentation on the status of the study including:

• A proposed boundary for the Lackawanna Greenway that will include trails, lakes, parks, open spaces, and outdoor recreational sites with the Lackawanna River as the spine of the Greenway.
• Design concepts for two new sections of trail: the Central New Jersey Extension Rail-Trail in Scranton and the Powdermill Rail-Trail from Archbald to Jermyn.
• The proposed trail routes for the undeveloped sections of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. with registration and time to review the maps and displays. The presentation will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by time for Q&A with LHVA and the consulting team.

The meeting is geared for individuals who enjoy trails, parks, and recreational facilities for fishing, walking, jogging, cycling, fitness activities, socializing, and family outings.

The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail is a 40-mile multi-purpose corridor that follows the Lackawanna River from Union Dale to the river's confluence with the Susquehanna River at Duryea and Pittston. It is the main trail in the Lackawanna  Greenway - a system of parks, trails, open space, and preserved land in the Lackawanna Valley. The Lackawanna Greenway will connect with Pennsylvania's extensive greenway system.