Guest Blog

CDRW Priorities: The Urban Waters Federal Partnership

By: Erica J. Rossetti (she/her), Urban Waters Coordinator, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

Many of our cities and developed areas across the United States face similar issues affecting the health of humans, habitats, and communities: pollution, flooding and erosion, disconnection from waterways and nature, environmental injustices, housing and economic disparities, and the brunt of climate change impacts. To combat such sweeping issues, it is crucial to center the voices of those impacted, empower communities, and prioritize the revitalization of our urban environments.