The future of the Delaware River Watershed is being shaped right now by leaders across the Basin. On September 29 and 30, many of them came together in Newark, Delaware, for the 14th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum.
14th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum Unites Conservation Organizations, Advocates in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE — The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) convened its 14th Delaware River Watershed Forum in Newark, Delaware, on Tuesday, September 29, and Wednesday, September 30. More than 250 people representing organizations and communities across the five Delaware River Watershed states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, and Maryland gathered for two days, focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the watershed.
From Policy to the Streambank: How Conservation Partnerships are Protecting the Upper Delaware River Watershed
Protecting a watershed takes more than good intentions. It takes strong partnerships, thoughtful policy, and boots-on-the-ground action. That's exactly the approach Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) has embraced for years as the New York state lead for the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW).
While many organizations focus on either advocacy or restoration, FUDR has always believed the two go hand in hand. Strong conservation policies create opportunities for meaningful projects on the ground, and successful restoration efforts demonstrate why those policies matter.
Delaware Enacts Historic Freshwater Wetlands Protections
Under The Wetlands Stewardship Act of 2026, Delaware has finally created its own protections for freshwater wetlands. The measure passed with nearly unanimous bipartisan support during the final hours of the 153rd General Assembly on July 1. It was signed by Governor Matt Meyer during a special ceremony on July 21 at Delaware Nature Society's DuPont Environmental Education Center.
Meagan Birkenmaier Named Director of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed
The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) announced today that Meagan Birkenmaier has been named the Coalition's next Director. Meagan has served as CDRW’s Communications Manager since 2021 and will lead the organization’s efforts to unite partners across the five-state Delaware River Basin and advance shared priorities to protect and restore the watershed.
Great Outdoors Month in the Delaware River Watershed
From the Watershed to Washington: Our 2026 Hill Day Recap
Nearly 40 advocates for the Delaware River Watershed packed their bags and hit Capitol Hill on March 17, ready to make their voices heard on behalf of the river and the communities along it. Hill Day is our annual chance to meet with Members of Congress, share stories from the watershed, and push for the policies and funding that protect clean water, restore habitats, and support local communities across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
