Allegheny River Development Corporation

06/07/2026

The ARDC would like to recognize Armstrong Terminal, Inc. for their continued support and their contribution as a 2026 Sponsor. Founded in 1991, Armstrong Terminal, Inc. is a full-service bulk material handling and storage facility located in Schenley, PA. Their terminal is strategically located at Milepost 30.8 on the Allegheny River, just north of Pittsburgh. Their location permits the efficient distribution of dry-bulk and packaged materials to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-Western markets. For more information on their facility, visit their website at https://www.armstrongterminal.com/

06/05/2026

Dockage for Rockin' For Lockin' will officially be available starting at noon today. Now is the perfect time to secure your spot by using the Eventbrite Link below. When you sign up, you will find a questionnaire about your boat. Taking a few moments to fill it out will help our Dockmaster match you with the best dock space for your needs.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rockin-for-lockin-boaters-bash-2026-tickets-1990484608045?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

06/04/2026

We are excited to announce the details for Rockin' For Lockin'! Buckwild, Pittsburgh's rockin' country party band, will be our headliner at this year's event.

Dockage sales for Rockin' For Lockin' will officially begin on Friday, June 5th at 12:00 p.m. The cost is just $25 per night, or $50 for the weekend. Dockage sells out every year, so be sure to secure your spot at the event. An Eventbrite link will be provided for reservations.

Stay tuned for more updates and additional information about the event throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

05/21/2026

Tomorrow marks the official kickoff of the boating season, and the start of the 2026 ARDC Lock Schedule! We encourage all boaters to make use of the locks as you set out on your ventures and remember to thank your lock operators for dedicating their time to help us keep the locks open.

As you get back out on the water this holiday weekend, please consider supporting the ARDC by purchasing a membership at the link provided below. Your membership directly contributes to continued access to the river.

https://square.link/u/BD4dlabj

05/20/2026

The ARDC would like to recognize the River Forest Yacht Club for their continued support and their contribution as a 2026 Sponsor. River Forest Yacht Club is a private marina located in Freeport, PA. Their PVC decking on the docks provides a safe and beautiful place to store your boat while also offering electric, water, and cable hookups. Amenities include a members only cement boat launch, trailer storage, shower house, pavilion, fire pit lounge area, horseshoe pits, and more. There is also a fuel dock on site, which is available to the public. For additional information or membership inquiries, please call 724-274-3221.

05/12/2026

The ARDC sincerely thanks FirstLight for its generous donation and for once again serving as our PREMIER Sponsor! FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.6 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage, utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company’s mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Quebec, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America. To learn more, visit www.firstlight.energy.

04/22/2026

📣The 2026 ARDC Lock Schedule is here!! We are so grateful for our continued partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District and all of the lock operators who are willing to dedicate their time to help us keep the locks open for recreational traffic!

As a reminder, anyone handling lines in the locks MUST wear a life jacket. This is non-negotiable and is for your safety while in the locks.

ARDC totally funds locks 6 through 9 and partially funds locks 4 and 5 and we CANNOT do any of it without YOU. 100% of your membership and donations go to support the cause of keeping the locks open for recreational traffic. We sincerely thank those who have already purchased memberships and donated! If you still need to get your 2026 membership or would like to make a donation, you can do so by visiting our website at https://www.alleghenyriverdevelopment.org/membership-and-sponsorship.

We’re working hard to get recreational lockages to count on the Allegheny River. You can also help by writing to your local political leaders and letting them know how important the locks are to you and that your lockages count too!

ARDC - We Keep You Lockin'!

04/19/2026

📣SAVE THE DATE📣
Rockin’ for Lockin’
August 1, 2026
We can’t wait to party with everyone again! More details to follow soon!

03/25/2026

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended this year's Lock Kickoff! Your participation has been essential to the success of the event. We are eager to hear your thoughts, not only about this year's event, but also regarding your experiences with the event in previous years.

We kindly ask you to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey and share your opinions with us. Your input is appreciated and we look forward to learning from your suggestions.

Even if you weren't able to attend this year, we still welcome any ideas or suggestions you may have for future Lock Kickoff Events.

Please help us gather feedback from the Lock Kickoff event

03/18/2026

Warmer days are right around the corner, and boating season will be here before you know it! Show your support of the ARDC while you're out on the water by purchasing your 2026 Boat Owner Membership Stickers.

It's easy to join! Just use the Square link below to purchase your membership. https://square.link/u/BD4dlabj

Prefer a different payment method? Check out the PayPal link or print a mail-in form from our website at https://www.alleghenyriverdevelopment.org/membership-and-sponsorship

Let's get ready for another fantastic boating season together!