Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed

Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed was formed to help protect and restore the Delaware Ri
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The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed was formed to help protect and restore the Delaware River, its tributaries, and surrounding landscapes.

The health of the   has improved enormously through the tireless work of partners throughout  the entire watershed. Howe...
08/28/2023

The health of the has improved enormously through the tireless work of partners throughout the entire watershed. However, there is still work to be done to ensure everyone has access to clean water to drink and enjoy.

We are thrilled to share that the Coalition's Director, Kelly Knutson, is on the City and State PA Energy & Environment ...
08/28/2023

We are thrilled to share that the Coalition's Director, Kelly Knutson, is on the City and State PA Energy & Environment Power 100 List - recognizing the people making a difference in the sector - and our future. Check out the whole list, and read his write-up here:

Meet the people making a difference in the sector – and our future.

Enjoy the beauty of nature with your furry companion by taking them on your favorite   trail!
08/26/2023

Enjoy the beauty of nature with your furry companion by taking them on your favorite trail!

Meet CDRW member Brodhead Watershed Association, who protects water quality by enlisting the help of nearly 90 volunteer...
08/25/2023

Meet CDRW member Brodhead Watershed Association, who protects water quality by enlisting the help of nearly 90 volunteers who monitor and act as stewards of streams. Learn more about their impact on the here> https://ow.ly/IOlr50P8WyH

Solvay has reached an almost $393-million deal with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to address cla...
08/23/2023

Solvay has reached an almost $393-million deal with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to address claims of PFAS contamination caused by one of its plants. https://ow.ly/naCW50P8PpX

How are you celebrating  ? We need high-quality water to drink, play, and eat food safely. Safe water means healthier pe...
08/22/2023

How are you celebrating ? We need high-quality water to drink, play, and eat food safely. Safe water means healthier people and more opportunities to get outside this summer.

Save on tickets for the   - registration rates increase after August 25. Secure your discount today: https://bit.ly/3Odj...
08/21/2023

Save on tickets for the - registration rates increase after August 25. Secure your discount today: https://bit.ly/3OdjbFN

Meet CDRW member Abbott Marshlands who works toward supporting stewardship, preservation, and protection of the Marshlan...
08/18/2023

Meet CDRW member Abbott Marshlands who works toward supporting stewardship, preservation, and protection of the Marshlands! Learn more about their impact on the here> https://abbottmarshlands.org/

Lack of tree cover, presence of pollutants and heat islands lower biodiversity. This means people who live in these area...
08/17/2023

Lack of tree cover, presence of pollutants and heat islands lower biodiversity. This means people who live in these areas experience fewer species of wildlife, and wildlife has fewer suitable spaces to live. http://ow.ly/A3KH50NRCtf

Ready to shape policies and foster partnerships? 🤝 Join our team as a Senior Coordinator of State Policy. Be at the fore...
08/15/2023

Ready to shape policies and foster partnerships? 🤝 Join our team as a Senior Coordinator of State Policy. Be at the forefront of change across the (NY, NJ, PA, DE). Apply now: https://delriverwatershed.org/careers

Early bird catches the savings! Register for the 11th Delaware River Watershed Forum by Aug. 25 to secure your spot at t...
08/15/2023

Early bird catches the savings! Register for the 11th Delaware River Watershed Forum by Aug. 25 to secure your spot at the discounted rate of $200. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Register: https://bit.ly/3OdjbFN

Our health greatly depends on the water that we drink. That’s why this  , it’s important to learn where your water actua...
08/14/2023

Our health greatly depends on the water that we drink. That’s why this , it’s important to learn where your water actually comes from! Check out this interactive map to learn about where your water comes from https://ow.ly/JT4850P8QGh

Meet CDRW member Delaware Ornithological Society, who is engaged on many fronts in bird conservation, citizen science an...
08/11/2023

Meet CDRW member Delaware Ornithological Society, who is engaged on many fronts in bird conservation, citizen science and promoting youth birding. Learn more about their impact on the here> https://www.dosbirds.org/

08/11/2023

Welcome to the Coalition Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley! We look forward to uniting with you to advocate for protecting and restoring the

DYK that parts of the Empire State get their water from the  ? This  , learn more about the watershed & why it’s so impo...
08/10/2023

DYK that parts of the Empire State get their water from the ? This , learn more about the watershed & why it’s so important to protect https://ow.ly/ekG350P8QrC

Join us for an engaging webinar on the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), organized in partnership with D...
08/10/2023

Join us for an engaging webinar on the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), organized in partnership with Ducks Unlimited and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

📅 Date: August 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM via Zoom

Register here: https://ow.ly/pey850Pw7nL

Image Credit: Ducks Unlimited

✨We're  !✨ Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed team as the new Sr Coordinator of State Policy. Help to a...
08/10/2023

✨We're !✨ Join the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed team as the new Sr Coordinator of State Policy. Help to advance legislation & partnerships throughout the region.

Position is remote within the (NJ, PA, DE, or NY) w/travel required.

Apply today: https://delriverwatershed.org/careers

Join us in welcoming CDRW's new New Jersey State Lead, Katie Perrone, Policy Assistant for the New Jersey League of Cons...
08/09/2023

Join us in welcoming CDRW's new New Jersey State Lead, Katie Perrone, Policy Assistant for the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters! Read more about Katie here: https://ow.ly/QgPR50Pw1Yr

A new study from the US Geological Study found that PFAS contamination is present in 45% of drinking water sources. Cont...
08/09/2023

A new study from the US Geological Study found that PFAS contamination is present in 45% of drinking water sources. Contamination is concentrated in certain areas, including the eastern coast. https://ow.ly/TuEL50P8Mo6

Environmental Justice communities often face a higher energy burden. High energy burden is an economic, social, & public...
08/08/2023

Environmental Justice communities often face a higher energy burden. High energy burden is an economic, social, & public health concern; those with high energy burdens may have to choose between necessities like healthcare, food, and home heating or cooling.

New blog alert 📖: Over 14 million people rely on Our Shared Waters – Delaware River Basin Commission updates its key ‘Po...
08/08/2023

New blog alert 📖: Over 14 million people rely on Our Shared Waters – Delaware River Basin Commission updates its key ‘Population Served’ number, authored by DRBC. Read more: https://ow.ly/49P950Pv3Hp

DYK that the United States has more lighthouses than any other country?!☀️🌊 Learn more interesting facts about these bea...
08/07/2023

DYK that the United States has more lighthouses than any other country?!☀️🌊 Learn more interesting facts about these beacons of light on : https://ow.ly/zvLC50P4jJq

On  , we’re thinking about our favorite outdoor areas! What’s your favorite place to gather around the campfire? 🏕🔥
08/05/2023

On , we’re thinking about our favorite outdoor areas! What’s your favorite place to gather around the campfire? 🏕🔥

Meet CDRW member New York League of Conservation Voters  who takes political action by lobbying elected officials, mobil...
08/04/2023

Meet CDRW member New York League of Conservation Voters who takes political action by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing advocates and making endorsements.! Learn more about their impact on the here> https://nylcv.org/

Allentown is receiving $1 million through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to cut pollution the strengthen...
08/02/2023

Allentown is receiving $1 million through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to cut pollution the strengthen its economy. Learn more here> https://ow.ly/H0wo50P8KIF Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

Imagine what life would be like without access to clean water - totally different. This  , think about the small changes...
08/01/2023

Imagine what life would be like without access to clean water - totally different. This , think about the small changes you can make for a positive impact on water quality. https://ow.ly/5l1I50P8QfH

Over a third of heat-related deaths globally are due to climate change. People of color are disproportionately affected ...
07/28/2023

Over a third of heat-related deaths globally are due to climate change. People of color are disproportionately affected by heat due to the racist practice of redlining and inequitable access to green spaces.

Meet CDRW member Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited, who is working to improve trout habitat in PA! Learn more about th...
07/28/2023

Meet CDRW member Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited, who is working to improve trout habitat in PA! Learn more about their impact on the here> http://brodheadtu.org/

Did you know that before New York’s ban on plastic bags, the state used over 23 billion plastic bags a year? Thanks to t...
07/27/2023

Did you know that before New York’s ban on plastic bags, the state used over 23 billion plastic bags a year? Thanks to this law, there is now much less plastic in landfills and in the local ecosystem!

A Day on the Delaware is one week away! This event will highlight exciting new state and federal investments that will h...
07/26/2023

A Day on the Delaware is one week away! This event will highlight exciting new state and federal investments that will help protect and restore the . RSVP > https://ow.ly/OkOF50P8IUV* Friends of the Upper Delaware River New York League of Conservation Voters Upper Delaware Council

The Delaware River Watershed Forum is back for its 11th year. Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate and advance our...
07/25/2023

The Delaware River Watershed Forum is back for its 11th year. Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate and advance our shared goals. Early-bird registration is open until Aug 25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3OdjbFN

Meet CDRW member Environment New Jersey, who envisions a greener NJ that protects more places and offers us a greater op...
07/21/2023

Meet CDRW member Environment New Jersey, who envisions a greener NJ that protects more places and offers us a greater opportunity to live healthier, more enriching lives. Learn more about their impact on the here> https://ow.ly/XH2r50P49mO

Join Trout Unlimited at Illick's Mill, PA, on August 9th for an informative evening learning the basics of conservation ...
07/20/2023

Join Trout Unlimited at Illick's Mill, PA, on August 9th for an informative evening learning the basics of conservation advocacy. Discussion topics are meeting with your decision-makers, effective letters to the editor, fact-driven social media, & more! https://ow.ly/MkWr50P57Tr

💧 Together, we can protect and preserve the  . Join us as a sponsor for the 11th Annual   and be part of the solution. Y...
07/19/2023

💧 Together, we can protect and preserve the . Join us as a sponsor for the 11th Annual and be part of the solution. Your support will help drive initiatives that ensure clean water and a sustainable future. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3TR90Ir

Air quality in the   has varied considerably this summer due to the wildfires in Canada. Learn more about air quality an...
07/19/2023

Air quality in the has varied considerably this summer due to the wildfires in Canada. Learn more about air quality and how to read the air quality index here> https://ow.ly/q0gw50P8LIt

AQI is a standardized scale, issued by the EPA, that helps the public understand the health risks associated with various air quality levels and pollution.

Approximately 2,000 straws wind up on Delaware beaches and in waterways annually.   to reduce plastic pollution and prot...
07/18/2023

Approximately 2,000 straws wind up on Delaware beaches and in waterways annually. to reduce plastic pollution and protect marine life.

Meet CDRW member Delaware Audubon Society who advocates for environmental issues and sponsors public programs and school...
07/14/2023

Meet CDRW member Delaware Audubon Society who advocates for environmental issues and sponsors public programs and school education! Learn more about their impact on the here> https://delawareaudubon.org/

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American Shad Possession Limits
The recreational American shad possession limit has been reduced from three fish down to two.

The new management measure has been implemented to address unsustainable adult female American shad mortality within the Delaware Basin and to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved Delaware River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management
It's so we're meeting with PA legislators virtually and in person this week to advocate for funding State agencies and Commissions that protect clean water.

PA has over 86,000 miles of streams, BUT many of our waterways have been degraded by threats such as over-development, stormwater runoff, abandoned mine drainage, and erosion. ~5,556 miles are polluted from AMD alone. 124 State Parks. 53,000 farms.

No matter where you live, local pollution will impact water quality, affecting the well-being of folks living downstream from you. Conservation practices, such as riparian buffers and rain gardens can significantly reduce pollution runoff into our waterways. AMD Treatment also helps to clean up and restore our legacy impacted abandoned mine lands.

Our Executive Director, Bobby Hughes, made the trip to Harrisburg early this morning to meet with some legislators to talk about the importance of funding needed to support clean water projects across the Commonwealth with PennFuture Staff, Michael Mehrazar , and their Executive Director Patrick McDonnell/CEO, as well as other non-profit organizations like Trout Unlimited and the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania, and others from the Choose Clean Water Coalition and the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed.

Several speeches were made on the steps of the Capitol rotunda by supportive legislators, Coalition leaders, and signs were held to support funding for clean water programs, agencies, and commissions.
: Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed's 2023 forum will take place Thursday, September 28, and Friday, September 29th, 2023, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE. Engage with 270+ watershed advocates, attend sessions, go on field trips, and more!

If you have presentation on , , or you'd like to share, be sure to submit a proposal by May 5. Additional information can be found here: https://www.delriverwatershed.org/2023-forum
On Friday, we joined New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, and Friends of Burlington Island to go exploring on the ! 🌿 🚣 🌊

Thank you Friends of Burlington Island for this opportunity!
We concur with this statement about the Otter Creek hazardous spill into the . Thank you, CDRW. Read the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed’s statement > https://t.co/0077s7c2tF
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Water is a vital part of life. It makes up about 60% of our bodies and 71% of the Earth. It connects us to all living things. Our local food growers and ranchers take exceptional care in their water use and land practices. Like water, they are a vital part of our community.

Our watersheds are the land areas that channel rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams, rivers, and eventually reservoirs, bays, and oceans. (NOAA) They are nature’s geography and do not know state lines or bounds.

The Nurture Nature Center offers many resources, programs, and art pieces about our watersheds. Are you a watershed steward? Get your property certified as “Watershed-Friendly” at nurturenaturecenter.org/programs/community/wfp-cert/

Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley Nurture Nature Center Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed
Last week, we joined representatives from the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed for their annual in Washington DC where we met with our legislators and their staff to advocate for legislation and funding to help ensure the long-term health of Lake Hopatcong and the Delaware River Basin.
Thank you to the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed for stopping by my Washington office last week. The Delaware River Basin is a critical resource for NJ and the greater tri-state region and I’m committed to working together to protect the Watershed. Thank you to the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s Marty Kane, who I have worked with closely on HABS mitigation and the health of the Lake, for coming as part of this coalition!
Capitol Hill is a busy place, and our Congress is dealing with some very big issues. Yet staff from Delaware’s delegation made time to meet with DelNature and other members of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed and the Choose Clean Water Coalition in the Chesapeake during a special lobby day on March 8. Our great thanks go to Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Senator Tom Carper, and U.S. Senator Chris C***s for their support of the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act, funding the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program, and other issues that are important to health and well-being of humans, fish, wildlife, and economies across the region. Clean Water: Delaware's Clear Choice
Celebrate the Watershed on ! 💧The watershed provides drinking water for 13.3 million people!

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