the Susquehanna River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:river
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Maryland
gptkb:New_York
gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkbp:conservation_efforts river clean-up initiatives
wildlife protection programs
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Wilkes-Barre,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:the_Appalachian_Mountains
gptkb:Lancaster,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Harrisburg,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Binghamton,_New_York
the Atlantic Coastal Plain
the Allegheny Plateau
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in literature
symbol of regional identity
inspired local folklore
important to local festivals
gptkbp:drainage_basin 27,510 square miles
gptkbp:environmental_concerns pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Conowingo_Dam
gptkb:Shikellamy_State_Park
gptkb:Fort_Hunter_Mansion
gptkb:Susquehanna_River_Bridge
gptkbp:flood_control Tropical Storm Lee in 2011
Hurricane Agnes in 1972
Hurricane Sandy in 2012
gptkbp:historical_significance transportation route for Native Americans
important for colonial trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Susquehanna River
gptkbp:length 464 miles
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay
gptkbp:notable_city gptkb:Selinsgrove,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:York,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Williamsport,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Scranton,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Towanda,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
kayaking
gptkbp:source gptkb:Cooperstown,_New_York
gptkbp:strategic_importance supports agriculture
supports tourism
supports local fishing industry
gptkbp:tributary_of gptkb:West_Branch_Susquehanna_River
gptkb:North_Branch_Susquehanna_River
gptkbp:water_quality varies by location
affected by urban runoff
monitored by environmental agencies
affected by agricultural runoff
gptkbp:wildlife supports bird populations
supports diverse fish species
supports aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:US_Route_11_in_New_York
gptkb:The_Great_Flood_of_1936
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7