The 13th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum

October 23-24, 2025 | County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

The Delaware River Watershed Forum serves as a fun and meaningful opportunity for Coalition members, legislators, watershed advocates, environmental and community organizations, agencies, foundations and charitable trusts, constituents and residents, businesses, and students to convene and collaborate on protecting the Delaware River Watershed. Together, this working conference provides a platform to brainstorm solutions, identify gaps, improve skills, and build relationships to advance our shared goals.

Registration is OPEN!

Forum Pricing

Standard Rate: $175

Don’t wait, space is limited!

This year’s event features a full day of programming and networking on Thursday, October 23, followed by field trips on Friday, October 24.

Agenda

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

• 8:30AM-9:30AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast

• 9:30AM-10:45AM | Opening Plenary

  • Anthony Bucco, New Jersey State Senator

  • Dr. Tony Iacono, President, County College of Morris

  • Kristen Bowman Kavanagh, Executive Director, Delaware River Basin Commission

• 11:00AM-12:00PM | Panel Discussion: The State of the Watershed During a Shifting Landscape

  • This session will bring together our state partners, Friends of the Upper Delaware River, New Jersey Future, PennFuture, and Delaware Nature Society, along with a federal perspective from Ducks Unlimited. In this candid, moderated conversation, panelists will explore the state of the watershed in the context of changes under the federal administration, shifting foundation funding, activity in state legislatures, and other emerging challenges and opportunities.

• 12:00PM-1:30PM | Networking Lunch & Plenary Session

  • U.S. Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. NJ-7

  • Katrina Angarone, Deputy Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

• 1:45PM-3:15PM | Interactive Session

  • Finding Our Common Ground. Shaping Coalition Priorities Together

• 3:30PM-4:30PM | Closing Plenary

  • Kim Gaddy - Founder and Director, South Ward Environmental Alliance

• 5:30PM-7:00PM | Networking Reception

  Location: The Windlass, 45 Nolans Point Park Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ, 07849.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

Field trips will be offered on Friday morning. Visit the agenda page for details on each option, and choose your trip when you register.

For more information regarding Lodging/Travel, Agenda, Field Trips, Sponsors, and FAQs, please visit our Forum Registration Website.