Schuylkill Canal Association
- Schuylkill Canal Association
The Schuylkill Canal Association (SCA) is a non-governmental organization that maintains the Oakes Reach and Lock #60 of the Schuylkill Canal as a public recreation area and historical site. The association, in cooperation with Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, maintains the canal reach, associated structures, parks and trails. The area extends along the canal and Schuylkill River from Mont Clare past Port Providence.
SCA has restored the lock tender's house at Lock 60 to habitable condition and, in 2005, restored Lock 60 itself to operating condition. SCA maintains the area near Lock 60 as a public park and periodically opens the lock tender's house and operates the lock for small recreational craft. The Canal Park has a river launch area and a floating dock in the canal. An association maintained portage trail at the other end of the canal reach, which with the park, creates a convert|5|mi|km canoe and kayak loop. SCA also maintains the towpath trail and other adjacent trails.
External links
* [http://www.schuylkillcanal.com Schuylkill Canal Association web site]
* [http://www.canal.org Original SCA web site]
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