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March 13th, nearly 60 members of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed met in-person with Members of Congress in Washington, DC for our eleventh annual Hill Day to educate offices on key policy and funding priorities that support conservation and restoration in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
TRENTON – The following statements are from Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV and Kelly Knutson, Director, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed regarding Governor Murphy signing into law bill 1530, which requires state and county hazard mitigation plans to include climate change-related threat assessments in hazard prevention and mitigation strategies.
Wetlands are the kidneys of our rivers, lakes, and streams — acting as filters that absorb pollutants before they flow into our drinking water systems.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to protect millions of acres of wetlands with the ruling in Sackett v. EPA.
A wetland is not an island. Our nation’s waterways are connected — even when they are not wet year-round. The Supreme Court’s decision to strike federal protections will have profound implications for wetlands in many states, including approximately 400,000 acres of wetlands in Pennsylvania, 296,350 acres in Delaware, and over 900,000 acres in New Jersey.
For the past six months, I have had the amazing opportunity to work as the Communications Intern for the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW). This position has allowed me to explore a different side of the environmental sector and gain skills that will propel my career in environmental communication.
As June begins, we are presented with a convergence of celebrations: Great Outdoors Month and Pride Month. These two occasions create an intersection where we can embrace the wonders of nature while honoring and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. This intersection presents an opportunity to foster inclusivity, encourage dialogue, and cultivate an appreciation for habitats and identities, both complex and diverse in their own respects. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of this intersection and its power to generate meaningful conversations, promote understanding, and celebrate the unity of nature and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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