Planning to fish, boat or swim in the Delaware during this heat wave? Damon Williams‘s column covers some key safety considerations. Link to full article here.
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If you plan on boating, fishing or enjoying any water recreation on the Delaware River, you need to be mindful of its depths, which could vary depending on where you enter the water.
Is the Delaware River safe?
The Delaware River is deemed generally safe for water activities, but the National Park Service notes that currents and steep drop-offs pose some risks.
As such, the National Park Service published a Delaware River safety guide with ten safety tips to know before entering the Delaware River.
Link to full article here.