Since I retired two years ago, my attention has been divided among many things that have tugged at my heartstrings for years (which is why my blog posts are few and far between these days), like clean water, reducing plastic, knowledge-transfer sessions on various environmental topics, and writing.
One of my favs is the work I’ve been doing at the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, and our mission-driven, never-ending quest for swimmable, fishable, drinkable water.
Over Christmas, my brother-in-law, LJ DuToit, who owns Apex Views drone services in Chattanooga, took drone footage of the stretch of the Susquehanna that flows by our office, known as Lake Clark, a 10-mile stretch of man-made lake on the Susquehanna River between York and Lancaster counties. Created in 1931 by the Safe Harbor Dam, the dam impounds the Susquehanna River at Lake Clark, flooding the upper Conejohela Valley to form the lake, thereby maintaining sufficient flow for hydroelectric power.
I wrote a script, asked one of our Board members, Justin Mando, to do the voiceover, gratefully accepted the free music iMovie provided, and voilà—we have a cool little video of our beloved river. Go ahead and take a peek.
If you, too, like swimmable, fishable, drinkable water, consider becoming a member of the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association today. Because these days, the Earth needs a bit of support.
And if you need drone services, LJ will be back in PA this summer.
Thanks for reading.
pam lazos – 2.15.26
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You’re doing good work, Pam, keep going.
I watched the video. It may be a muddy river (I don’t know), but nonetheless it looks like it needs help.
Yes, many, many hands are out these days.
Take care!
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Thanks, Resa! It is a muddy river, but it’s generally safe for consumption and is a source of drinking water for millions of people. It was actually called muddy river by the Lenape Indians. The river had high turbidity in places which is what makes it muddy. I guess if we were that old, we would be a little muddy, too. ;0)
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Lol! Yes… Actually, I’m a bit muddy already. Cheers! ❦🕊
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😂🤣😆
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❦🕊❦
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Great work, Pam! Thank you for keeping our planet safe and beautiful.
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🙏❤️😘
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Awesome work, Pam! 💜🪶
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Thank you, Carol. xo
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The video is very informative Pam – they did an excellent job, from the drone footage to the voiceover … Justin Mando has a voice for radio and may have missed his calling. Now I know how to pronounce the name of the River too!
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Glad you liked it, Linda.
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Keep up the good work on this worthwhile venture Pam.
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Thank you, Linda, we will!
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So lovely! I’m glad you’re helping others experience this little piece of heaven. xxxx
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Thanks, my friend. And heaven it is! xo
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Keep up your good work, Pam. I thank you on behalf of the Susquehanna River.
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Thanks, Rose. It’s a mission that we should all be committed to. xo
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And thank you, sweet Rose. 😘
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🙂 ❤
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fishable, and drinkable! It signifies life, not just for us but also for the future of our children and all living beings on this beautiful Earth. Thank you, dear Pam, and the outstanding team, for the wonderful video.
🥰✌️💖
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Astute observations as always, Aladin. 🙏😘
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You’re doing great work!
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Thank you, Neil. We’re trying!
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Beautiful River and video! The river can’t protect itself. ♥️
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Thanks 🙏 Ka!
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Truly a gift you and the others involved are! Really. I can’t even (words). 🎁
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You are too kind, Ka. xo
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I feel like I am being accurate 😘
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❤️
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You are helping care for PA ( my birth state, an important river) AND all of us, animal habitats, ecology, and the Earth as a whole, really: 🎁
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Because we are all ONE! xo
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Yesss 🙌💕💞🌎🍃🌱
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xo
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Beautiful video and great storytelling by my favorite writer, advocate and bad @ss environmental
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🤪😆😘
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