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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational RiverSchool students learn about the Delaware and Hudson Canal during Canal Days
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River
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Designations
November 10, 1978 - Added to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System
November 24, 1968 - Portions of the D&H Canal as a National Historic Landmark and the Delaware Aqueduct (Roebling Bridge) as a National Civil Engineering Landmark

Acreage
Total Acreage: 55,575
Federal: 29.76
Nonfederal: 55,545.21

Visitation
2005 - 251,083
2004 - 227,694
2003 - 259,116

Budget
FY 2005 Annual Budget is $2,836,000
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $2,661,000
FY 2003 Annual Budget is $2,655,000

The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company was founded by William and Maurice Wurts two merchants from Philadelphia in 1823.  

Did You Know?
The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company was founded by William and Maurice Wurts two merchants from Philadelphia in 1823. The D&H Canal soon became Americas first privately owned million dollar enterprise.

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