listed on the National Register of Historic Places, can be easily accessed from
[20], In 2008, Katie Spotz became the first person to swim the entire 325mi (523km) of the Allegheny River; she was accompanied by safety kayaker, James Hendershott. off and pressure wash with HOT water (a car wash works), well away from water. https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/pa/nwis/current? private ownership. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt. 755-3200, Forest County State Police (814) 755-3565, Venango County State Police
[7] Hernando de Soto in 1540 and others such as Henry Schoolcraft in subsequent years report the "Allegewi" were the Cherokees. operated cooperatively by the PA Fish & Boat Commission and the borough of
riverbank. created as a partnership among the U.S. Forest Service Allegheny National
A
Press enter or select the go button to submit request. of the National Wilderness Preservation System, to preserve vestiges of unique
designation, most of the shoreline along the river trail and islands are in
on the worldwide web at. The spectacular Belmar Bridge over the Allegheny River was
Allegheny River Trail/Cranberry Township Hike/Bike Trailhead. center offers exhibits and slide shows about operation of the dam,
Waterways. . telephones are available in town. intended to connect New York with Chicago. available. Typically, water trails
If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our. You'll find an
Important Legacy real-time page It serves as
tornadoes that crossed the Allegheny National Forest on May 31, 1985. This 96-acre old-growth white pine forest offers a 1.8-mile hiking
Tionesta Fish Culture Station. Zebra mussels were
HERE for additional information including a current list of One of the underlying premises of the Genesee Valley Canal was its connection to the river, opening a trade route from Rochester, New York to the west. along the right riverbank. through Oil City, often on rafts, packet boats and steamboats down the Allegheny
on the Allegheny National Forest, Wild and Scenic River, Wilderness Islands, or
The Allegheny River (/ l e n i / AL--GAE-nee) is a 325 mi (523 km) long headwater stream of the Ohio River in western Pennsylvania and New York.The Allegheny River runs from its headwaters just below the middle of Pennsylvania's northern border northwesterly into New York then in a zigzag southwesterly across the border and through Western Pennsylvania to join the . However, he failed to follow through on his pledge upon becoming president. NAD83/WGS84. It passes the North Side, downtown Pittsburgh, and Point State Park. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! Primitive camping and picnicking facilities, with seasonal restrooms, are
considered a primitive river. three sections of this river trail, totaling 86.6 miles, were designated a
3 (LOWER POOL) NEAR ACMETONIA 1SSW. available. WQP Home> Properly dispose of what you cant pack out. If you find any, scrape them
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The shallow river has been made navigable upstream from Pittsburgh to East Brady by a series of locks and dams constructed in the early 20th century. Oil City Rapids. Uploaded: 5/29/2015. Call ahead to arrange a portage, or to verify tour
Avoid making loud noise and
Launch permits issued by the Department of Conservation and Natural
when the river is high or flooded. Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map?Possible reasons: Note: Your zoom level may have changed. National Forest, is the federal agency responsible for managing both the Wild
Search by city or zip code. free-flowing rivers and to raise public awareness of how important and fragile
related matters, call the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission at (814)
Natural Area. This impressive bridge is on the
Avoid being pushed into banks, obstacles, and trees. Canoes or kayaks, regardless of
. Lock wall overtopped. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS 1800s. The Allegheny joins with the Monongahela River at the "Point" in downtown Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River.[17]. longer present. America's river resources are. should portage around this area around the shallower river bank. Latitude: 41.389444 N, Longitude: 79.820556 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84. canoeists should wear their life jackets if they attempt to canoe these rapids. National Forest, and has direct river access. This is also the deepest point on the Parker River, with a gauge stage of ft. Drinking water is not available here. the right bank, about 400 yards past a gas line right of way and a sign that
Average streamflow for this time of year is From 8:00 a.m. on the opening day of regular trout season until
different forts within its borders. ALLEGHENY RAWS. Full News Click to hide state-specific text Webcams are available at the following streamgages in Pennsylvania: 01465500 | 01473000 | 01474500 | 01480870 | 01481000 | 01531500 | 01553500 | 03020500 | 03025500 . Association (AVTA). are below 55 degrees. - Howard Zahniser, February 25, 1906 -
Tionesta is a full-service
project was financed in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Recreational
information is available by contacting the Allegheny National Forest. length, are not required to carry a throwable device. Floodwaters cover Route 268 and flood Consolidated Lumber & Truss Co. Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps, Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps, Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks, Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks. A friendly wave or quiet greeting is always welcome. the town of Tidioute. Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Free parking is available, along with seasonal
Cobb Hill is about a mile north. If anyone believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination on
Athletic whistles meet this requirement. Water Quality Portals, Explore WQP However, the middle Allegheny is still
- Trail Guide -. riverbank, and a picnic shelter at the south end of the park. After the War of Independence, the entire river valley became part of the United States of America. Enter a number and click on the "Calculate" the basis of race, color, or national origin, he or she may file a complaint
device (seat cushion or ring buoy) is required. For more information on water trails across the United States
day. Box 8475, Harrisburg, PA
ends at the boat access in the borough of Tionesta. Transportation, Washington, D.C. riverine forests. (TEA 21). 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. government for Warren County. offers primitive overnight camping at Danner's Rest for float trips, as well as
Allegheny River Tract of Clear Creek State Forest. This map shows all Water Quality Portal stations that are 10 miles upstream (dashed dark blue) and 10 miles downstream (solid light blue) of this monitoring location (indicated by the large blue circle). A lock ( hydroelectricity, regional attractions and area ecology. Established
businesses can be found on the worldwide web at, For information on Forest County attractions, contact the Northwest
Cranberry Township Primitive Camping/Lower Two-Mile Run. worldwide web at, For information on fishing
Above Normal - 4.30ft 500 to 700 CFS, ideal paddling level, some rapids may be a little pushy! Title: USGS Current Conditions for Pennsylvania The
This state-of-the-art coldwater
Undeveloped
available, but restroom facilities are not. Allegheny Islands Wilderness
outflow information. Ultimately, it transported much of
General Hospital is located next to the park. USGS-PA> "Conewango"
The water runs off into rivers and streams.. 0.26 0.25 caww01. . Uploaded: 5/29 . Water from the Allegheny River eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico via the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. for river levels within the next 72 hours. Some parking is
[7] The Geographic Names Information System lists O-hee-yo and O-hi-o as variant names. of normal. The Allegheny River
Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt. boat launch lies the Allegheny National Fish Hatchery and visitor center,
on Parker is located at (41.094151, 79.682771. pastoral/rural landscapes and a large number of islands. Fee and site availability
and machine shops produced tools and well equipment that sustained the region's
For a more detailed breakdown of data, go to the Monitoring Report at the EPA How's My Waterway Application, For the definitions of the metadata elements, please go to the Water Quality Portal user guide, Periods of record for data characteristic groups, Learn more about Water Quality Portal Data Providers, Monitoring Report at the EPA How's My Waterway Application. Warren County
FOIA Allegheny rivers. 9) is located south of Parker, just past the borough of East Brady.Geography. This segment of the trail is rich in history
[8], The following account of the origin of the name Allegheny was given in 1780 by Moravian missionary David Zeisberger: "All this land and region, stretching as far as the creeks and waters that flow into the Alleghene the Delawares called Alligewinenk, which means 'a land into which they came from distant parts'. Immediately below the
More than 50 carvings dating between 1200 and 1750 A.D. were
The high water is caused by the ice and rain, Fullerton said. Allegheny National Fish Hatchery. According to Rich Redmond, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon, flood warnings along the river at Parker, Rimer and Mosgrove, in Armstrong County, as well as Natrona, in Allegheny County, have been canceled. for a half-mile. restrooms and water are not available. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United interested in history, including museums; Victorian architecture; Pioneer
using the WQP, Other Visit https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations for access to new EXPERIMENTAL products and services from the National Water Center: National Hydrologic Discussion, Area Hydrologic Discussion, Flood Hazard Outlook and the National Water Center Visualization Services, a suite of geospatial services depicting River Forecast Center and National Water Model information. Beginning at the start of the river trail, below Kinzua Dam,
The Emlenton Historic District is
railroad that traveled east to present-day Clarion, and the Allegheny Valley
The river is approximately 325mi (523km) long, running through the U.S. states of New York and Pennsylvania. This site has a drainage area of 7671 sq mi. Although much of the river trail has a national Wild and Scenic Rivers
yellowish or brownish shell marked with alternating zig-zag or wavy bands of
community of Emlenton, just upstream of the I-80 bridge. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. This forest
* We've detected you're using a mobile device. trail segment begins at the developed boat access at the base of Kinzua Dam and
planted by the famed Johnny Appleseed. special regulations apply for trout fishing between Kinzua Dam and Conewango
At normal summer pool level the reservoir is 27 miles long, 14 miles in Pennsylvania and 13 miles in New York, with 91 miles of shoreline, and a maximum depth of 130 feet. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Steamboats made the difficult trip upriver from Pittsburgh
Remnants of the iron, oil and railroad industries are visible along the way. Small rapids smoothed over. [13], It flows in a broad zigzag course generally southwest across Western Pennsylvania; first flowing southwest past Warren, Tidioute, Tionesta, Oil City, and Franklin, forming much of the northwestern boundary of Allegheny National Forest. information on "Leave No Trace" outdoor ethics, go to www.lnt.org. Allegheny River along the length of the trail accommodates small, shallow-draft,
Parking and
(visible 360 degrees all-around), installed or portable, ready to be displayed
Baker Island. "I use that a lot for access," said Cartwright, who rides a mountain bike, strapping gear to a rack over its rear wheel. Creek enters the Allegheny River in Oil City. As the trail passes
Wilderness System in the United States. Ample free parking is available, but restroom facilities are not. Lodging is available just upriver of President. Streamgages reporting the most discharge on the Parker River, Streamflow discharge range for this time of year. Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. The dam flooded parts of lands deeded "forever" to the Seneca Nation of Indians by the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, and lands given to Cornplanter and his descendants. This small
Pennsylvania. Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map [11] In New York, areas around the river are often named with the alternate spelling Allegany in reference to the river; for example, the Village of Allegany and Allegany State Park. trail. from the boat launch. Information on the Middle Allegheny River Water Trail can be found on the
Located at the confluence of Oil Creek and the Allegheny
This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Parker River, the highest being perched at an elevation of ft, the . Several locks were built in the early 20th century to make the Allegheny River navigable for 72 miles upstream from Pittsburgh to East Brady. 3) Leave what you find. All boats must display an anchor light (a
Historically, the Allegheny was considered to be the upper Ohio River by both Native Americans and European settlers. This community marks the end of the river
River, Oil City offers much to visitors. Most of
Buckaloons lies on the site of a former
We offer real-time climate data, weather forecasts, and alerts, as well as information on the best recreation spots nearby. For more
The whites have made Alleghene out of this, the Six Nations calling the river the Ohio."[9]. However, there is no river access to this site. This is part of the
Tionesta Access. FOIA Many of these liveries can also provide helpful information on current river
This is a small municipal park
public park operated by the city of Warren is located where Conewango Creek
Water levels . He would be proud to know that some of the
was shipped downriver on shallow-draft flatboats. Ample free parking is available in the visitor center parking lot. Telephones, restaurants and lodging
Warren has
The upper Allegheny River begins as a spring in a farmer's field in northern Pennsylvania's Potter County, near Coudersport. For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. The river loops north into New York state, eventually
The Allegheny was given a "recreational"
information on Cranberry Township facilities, call (814) 676-8812. 13.69 ft. Conservation. Free parking is available, along with seasonal restroom
Approximately 9 miles south of Franklin is a reminder of use of the river by
Trail use is not recommended when river flow
all children 12 years and younger on all boats 20 feet and less in length while
This is also the deepest point on the Allegheny River, with a gage stage of the WQP? state forest is administered by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. This designation comprises three segments of the river located in Warren, Forest, and Venango counties. white light visible 360 degrees all-around) when at anchor between sunset and
The river itself, however, is called Alligewi Sipo. Victorian homes that are on the National Register of Historic Places, a
canoe ramp, seasonal restrooms, picnic and camping facilities, and an
7) Minimize use and impact of fires. Allegheny Reservoir. The waterway offers great fly fishing and fishing from the shoreline for a variety of fish. professional summer theatre, and a number of municipal parks. Attractions include Hasson Municipal
A fee is required to use this launch area. Kinzua Dam make the river canoeable all year long. freshwater mollusk that can firmly attach itself to solid objects. President. Longitude: 79.915278 W, Tionesta. cfs, and is expected to yield approximately No restrooms or water is available. Kennerdell. ushered in the birth of the industrial age in the Franklin region as iron ore
In 1992, 86.6mi (139.4km) of the Allegheny River was designated Wild and Scenic. Streamgages experiencing ice is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates be killed or had in possession. After the French and Indian War and the War
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Allegheny River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 1,457 ft, the and Scenic River and Wilderness Islands. Inexperienced and novice canoeists should avoid the Oil
The construction of waterside bike trails, including 6-mile the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail and 30-mile Allegheny River Trail, which take you between Oil City and Parker, have helped the most. wilderness preservation system for the nation. Assume you will float approximately 2 to 3 miles per hour with leisurely
This site is located around the perimeter. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. Park, the National Transit Building and art gallery, and the Venango Museum of
on land. River to Franklin or Pittsburgh. Both the French and the English
camping and recreation. Flooding begins near the M & M Gas Station on North Main Street in Sharpsburg. starting as early as 1830, followed by railroads in the late 1800s. 755-3200 or (800) 747-3724, Forest County (fire, rescue, ambulance) (814)
Camping is not permitted on
information kiosk are available on site. indebtedness and responsibility." A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the the Range of Possible River Levels, Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period, Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Parker. 4)
ft. Nine locks and dams on the Monongahela River maintain navigable waters for the entire 128.7 miles of the river from just above Fairmont, West Virginia to The Point at Pittsburgh. economy, Warren was used as an early river port for rafts and boats of all
Latitude: 41.100556 N, percent of the entire U.S. land area! Rockland Furnace. [10] The river is called Ohi:'i:o` (river beautiful) in the Seneca language. Full News Click to hide state-specific text Webcams are available at the following streamgages in Pennsylvania: 01465500 | 01473000 | 01474500 | 01480870 | 01481000 | 01531500 | 01553500 | 03020500 | 03025500 1 at Philadelphia, PA, Cobbs Creek at Mt. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The Allegheny River is, by volume, the main headstream of both the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. In 1984, Congress
bank, slightly up Shull Creek, is the historic. or very dense vegetation. restaurants, lodging and telephones available in town. site, operated by the PA Fish & Boat Commission, and is located on the left
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? [2] It continues west to Port Allegany then turns north into western New York,[12] looping westward across southern Cattaraugus County for approximately 30 miles (48km), past Portville, Olean, Allegany and Salamanca and flowing through Seneca Indian Nation lands close to the northern boundary of Allegany State Park before re-entering northwestern Pennsylvania within the Allegheny Reservoir just east of the Warren-McKean county line, approx. The Franklin area offers much to the visitor
Crescent Park. This bike/hike trail
Nevertheless, the British, after gaining control of the area in the 1763 Treaty of Paris, kept the area closed to white settlement, in part to repair and maintain relations with the Native Americans. Trail Bridge. recognize one's littleness, to sense dependence and interdependence,
Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page
Total streamflow across the National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. Across the river and slightly upriver from the
All powered boats must show running lights between sunset and
This community's mills, foundries
Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels: 10 Day (HEFS) sound-producing device, some mechanical means of making a sound signal audible
Fish and Wildlife Service. Many of the landowners enjoy the peace and solitude overlooking the
boat access site, operated by the PA Fish & Boat Commission. Between midnight, Labor Day
using the datum NAD83. West Deer firefighters respond to bedroom fire, heavy smoke at Poplar Street home, Glass show at New Kensington Quality Inn draws hundreds for 'treasure hunt', 2nd annual 'Restaurant Ramble' features 10 downtown New Kensington eateries, New Kensington woman accused of letting toddler eat pot-laced candy to stand trial, Woman accused of punching Allegheny Valley Hospital guard, biting second one arrested on felony charges, Historic Hempfield cemetery seeks volunteers, donors to help care for grounds, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies after brain aneurysm, TV Talk: Mel Brooks History of the World, Part II belatedly arrives on Hulu, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. This area is well-known for its colorful history
Nearby in
Later, railroads expedited transportation
the larger trees blew over in the storm, with younger saplings and shrubs now
Parking is limited. Telephones, restaurants and lodging are
ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers. community. During the next 20 years, more than two dozen stone blast
the starting point for this segment of the river trail. You can
Titusville, in 1859, Edwin Drake drilled the first commercial oil well, and that
camping is available a quarter-mile below the bridge on the right. The water level can be found here. The construction of the dam and the filling of the Allegheny Reservoir also necessitated the elimination of the small village of Corydon, which was located at the confluence of Willow Creek with the Allegheny River; and the small village of Kinzua, which was located at the confluence of Kinzua Creek with the Allegheny River. tourist promotion agencies for a current list of liveries and telephone numbers. rapids, are the most technical/difficult section of the river trail. record will resume when it is determined that ice conditions are no Water quality on the Allegheny River continues to be good but pollution concerns persist on Blacklick Creek in Indiana County and Pine Creek in Allegheny County. Swimming Areas. Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | Middle Allegheny River Water Trail
The event was described in the Johnny Cash song "As Long as the Grass Shall Grow" from the 1964 album Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian, which focused on the history of and problems facing Native Americans in the United States. Horizontal Datum: 10 miles (16km) northeast of Warren. National Wild and Scenic River
Buffalo Creek enters at Freeport, Chartiers Run enters at Lower Burrell, Bull Creek enters at Tarentum, Pucketa Creek enters near New Kensington, Riddle Run enters at Springdale, and Girtys Run enters at Millvale. The name "Buckaloons" means
enters the Allegheny River along the right side of the river. 146112 the geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for many locations. WEST BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT ALLENWOOD. NOTE: Forecasts for the Allegheny River at Parker are issued routinely year-round. Latitude: 40.487500 N, Longitude: 79.915278 W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84. over 105 million acres nationally have been added to the system - four
13th Street floods in Sharpsburg. ICE EFFECTS An official website of the United States government. Rockland Furnace. at Allentown, NB Neshaminy Cr bl Lake Galena nr New Britain, PA, Park Cr (SW-19) at Countyline Rd at Warminster, PA, Little Neshaminy C at Valley Road nr Neshaminy PA, L Neshaminy Cr at Walton Road nr Jacksonville, PA, Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at Philadelphia, PA, Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA, Pennypack Cr at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA, Tacony Creek ab Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA, Tulpehocken Cr at Blue Marsh Damsite near Reading, West Branch Perkiomen Creek at Hillegass, PA, East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Dublin, PA, East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Schwenksville, PA, Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge, Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at Norristown, PA, Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, Philadelphia, PA, Schuylkill River near 30th St at Philadelphia, PA, Cobbs Cr at U.S. Hghwy No. Lodging and
made on a large rock at the river's edge, known as Indian God Rock. pack it out. The reservoir water level and water . existed in Venango County. The river is also impounded by the Kinzua Dam in northwestern Pennsylvania, resulting in the Allegheny Reservoir also known as Kinzua Lake and Lake Perfidy among the Seneca. It is the seat of
Resources allowing unpowered boats to launch at state park lakes are also valid
About three miles down the river from Franklin, a small primitive
2.56 1.04 nadww02. Privacy Tidioute Riverside Rec Trek Trail. Explore more, impact less with Snoflo. points are "primitive", indicating they are more suitable for canoes and
influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. In 1859, the first U.S. petroleum was drilled north of the river at Titusville. occupied forts in Franklin. Ending in Franklin at the Allegheny River, the French Creek Water Trail is 72 miles long beginning south of the dam in Union City. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? This is a formal, developed boat access
Share Fish & Boat Commission. Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, P.O. The Middle Allegheny River
The Oil City Rapids, considered class II
very same islands he camped and picnicked on in the Allegheny River are now
This is a developed boat access site,
Obtain proper instruction in boating skills. All boats are required to carry a
bank of the river in Kennerdell. To date, no
Anders Run
This law is strongly enforced for user
This exclusive list
used to prevail on fields around the village. 226-1901. Oil City Access. The original piers and abutments continue to support the bridge to this
or on the worldwide web at, For information
services and canoe rentals. All access points are indicated on the map. A flood warning remains in effect, however, in the Barking section of Plum, which is formally known as the C.W. Camping is permitted here, but
The river loops north into New York state, eventually returning to Pennsylvania at the Allegheny Reservoir. The upper Allegheny River
Ample free parking is
conditions will have the discharge record temporarily disabled to Photo by:vicki1960 Trail Bridge. and recreate on durable surfaces. heavily loaded, scout this area out ahead of time. Port Allegany, located along the river in Pennsylvania near the border with New York, also follows this pattern. Press enter or select the go button to submit request. This
The river is expected to crest there at 17.7 feet about 1 a.m. Saturday. Water begins to enter the rear of homes along Elk Street. Nearly 52 miles of the river have been designated as scenic and recreational under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and adjacent public lands along its shores provide abundant opportunities for camping, hunting, hiking, bicycling, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Funding for this program is provided through the Federal Highway
Operating watercraft, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, under the
cartop boats. Indian God Rock. The Fish & Boat
398,200 cfs oil industry, where Pennsylvania crude oil was discovered in 1859. In the latter half of the 17th century, control of the river valley passed back-and-forth between Algonquian-speaking Shawnee and the Iroquois. sensitive information only on official, secure websites. paddling. Explore the NEW USGS National Water Dashboard interactive map to access real-time water data from over 13,500 stations nationwide.