NPS Appoints Ed Wenschhof as New Superintendent of C&O Canal Park

The National Park Service announced that Edward “Ed” Wenschhof has been named superintendent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. He officially began his duties on Oct. 18, 2026. The park, which follows the historic canal corridor, includes designated hunting areas, and the new leadership underscores a commitment to wildlife habitat stewardship and continued public access for hunters.