These fish once fed George Washington’s troops. Now, American shad levels are ‘not sustainable’ in the Delaware River.

The once-abundant American shad, along with river herring, have plummeted to levels considered depleted, according to new ...
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Delaware River shad fishing contest opens, with big payday on the line (PHOTOS)

It’s the subtleties that can make the difference between catching no shad and potentially one worth about $20,000 this week in the Easton-Phillipsburg area. The 14th annual Bi-State Shad Fishing ...
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In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, ‘America’s founding fish’

The fish are a critical food source for larger fish like striped bass, as well as bears, raptors, cormorants and gulls.
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Delaware River crowned Pennsylvania's River of the Year

DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — It's a big honor for the Poconos, the Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania River of the Year. To celebrate, different organizations from across the county and ...