Courson Island

Courson Island is a vital ecological link within the Allegheny River’s National Wild and Scenic corridor. As a designated wilderness island, it remains untouched by modern development, serving as a critical nesting site for bald eagles and ospreys. Paddlers drifting past its shores can often spot diverse wildlife attracted to the island’s rich riparian habitat. It represents the successful conservation of the river's original character, offering a glimpse of the Allegheny as it appeared centuries ago.