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.
Introducing the Coalition's New State Policy Advocate, High Garst!
Hello CDRW community!
My name is High Garst, and I am so excited to be coming on as the new State Policy Advocate for the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed! As a lover of the outdoors, I am thrilled to begin working together with you all to advocate for the watershed’s protection in an inclusive and proactive way.
Introducing Our New Engagement Coordinator of CDRW, Ellen Underwood
Hello CDRW community!
My name is Ellen Underwood, and I am thrilled to be joining the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed as the new Engagement Coordinator! As a native of the Greater Lehigh Valley, I grew up in an area with a rich agricultural tradition and have seen firsthand the rapid development of this region resulting in loss of farmland and habitat as well as extreme flooding issues and water quality degradation. This exposure, combined with an internship at a 1-acre farm in my youth, propelled me on a path that has transformed into a 10-year career in sustainable food systems and environmental advocacy.
Introducing Our New Outreach & Communications Manager of CDRW, Meagan Schaefer
Hello CDRW community!
My name is Meagan Schaefer (she/her/hers), and as of June 21, 2021, I have joined the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) team as their new Outreach & Communications Manager. I am so thrilled to be here, and you can learn a bit more about me below.
Born and raised in Audubon, New Jersey, I grew up enjoying all that the Delaware River Basin has to offer – from white water rafting on the Lehigh River to hiking the Delaware River Water Gap. I have always been drawn to nature, particularly preserving and protecting it for future generations.