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The SOAK and CSO programs are designed to notify recreational boaters of sewer overflows into the rivers due to excessive rainfall. Please visit the sites below for more information on these alerts:

Alcosan:
- Sewer Overflow Advisory Key (SOAK)

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- CSO Advisory Page
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Boaters' Bash Raises Record Amount

The numbers are finally in for the 2010 Rockin’ the River Boaters’ Bash for Charity.  Through a great deal of hard work and various donations from local businesses and individuals the event raised $12,437.85 for the Greater Pittsburgh 32º Masonic Children’s Learning Center for kids with dyslexia.  A special thanks goes out once again to everyone that supported ... More
Upcoming Events Impact Boaters

Don’t shoot the messenger, but BoatPittsburgh.com has some news that will have an impact on local boaters in the upcoming weeks.

  • All boaters using the Allegheny River should be aware that Lock 2 will be closed to all river traffic from September 13, 2010 to September 27, 2010... More
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Within the next 14 days:
- 9/13/2010: FULL RIVER CLOSURE
  (Lock 2, Allegheny River, Mile 6.7 - 15 Day Lock Closure)

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Rockin' the River Boaters' Bash for Charity 2010 sponsored by BoatPittsburgh.com.

Registration is closed, accepting day of arrivals.


With live music by Sean West and The Poets and Pirates, The Kenny Chesney Tribute Band with special guests The Vagrants and entertainment by DJ Bob Rout... More details

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