Swatara Water Trail

08/21/2026

Join Swatara Watershed Association and Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey on September 12th at 9:30 am as we open Lebanon Valley Clean Water Week with a guided paddle on the Swatara Creek! All experience levels are welcome.
Enjoy a 2 hour paddle from Harpers Tavern to Swatara Watershed Park, learn about the history and ecology of the creek and partake in light refreshments afterwards.
All equipment is included in your registration fee.
Registration link in the comments.

08/20/2026

Lebanon Valley Water Week is fast approaching! Join PSU Master Watershed Stewards and Swatara Watershed Association for a Rain Barrel Workshop on Sept 16th at 5:30.

Learn more about the benefits of installing a rain barrel on your property! Ideal for conservationists and gardeners. Premade barrels available for purchase.

08/15/2026

Master Watershed Stewards help non-profit organizations such as ours with many of our projects. Please consider purchasing a native tree or shrub to support them.

07/03/2026

Save the date! TLVC is launching the first Lebanon Valley Clean Water Week this September, and we’re excited to celebrate the waterways, landscapes, and communities that make our region so special.

September 12th - 19th we’ll be teaming up with several community partners throughout the county for a full week of events, volunteer opportunities, and clean‑water education.

More details and the full schedule will be shared soon. In the meantime, learn how you can get involved with Lebanon Valley Clean Water Week by visiting our webpage at lebanonvalleyconservancy.org/cleanwaterweek/ 💧♻️🌿

06/27/2026

Thanks to Ocean Connections, Inc. Hershey for doing one last clean up at Access 42 Left, Hershey-Spring Creek, before it is closed for the next 2 -3 months for a sewer line replacement project.

06/20/2026

Current Swatara Creek Access Updates as of August 14th:

Boat House Park, Derry Township: Now Open - there may still be some construction activities in the area - use caution

Swatara Creek Park, South Hanover Twp is now closed. This is for a 2-3 month long sewer main replacement project.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE CURRENTLY COFFER DAMS IN THE CREEK CHANNEL. FOR SAFETY, PLEASE AVOID IF POSSIBLE AS STREAM FLOW MAY BE ALTERED.

05/21/2026

I hope you have some room in your June calendar because we have some pretty sweet programs coming your way this month! 😎☀️🌳

05/18/2026

Starting today, Boat House Park is closed for about a month. PA American Water is replacing a water main underneath the creek in this area. You will not be able to park or access the boat launch during construction.
UPDATE: The park will remained closed through Mid July due to construction delays.

05/10/2026

We have a few more people to thank from last week's Swatara Sojourn. A big thank you to Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey for providing guides, the shuttle service and safety and paddling tips. Amazing job as always!

05/06/2026

Thank you to Forrest's Feed Co. for donating the lunch spread for this year's Swatara Sojourn. There were rave reviews from everyone!