Flood mitigation is critically important to a community as it safeguards residents’ health and safety, protects homes, businesses, and infrastructure, and reduces the devastating economic impacts of flooding which the Upper Delaware Region is subject to on an annual basis. Effective flood mitigation also preserves natural resources, recovers aquatic passage, improves stormwater management, and strengthens community resilience, ensuring that recovery is faster, less costly, and more sustainable over the long term. By investing in prevention and preparedness, communities can foster safety, stability, and confidence in their future while maintaining a high quality of life.
Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed Celebrates $17 Million in Grants to Enhance the Health of the Delaware River Watershed and Honors Senator Tom Carper’s Leadership
Wilmington, DE (December 9, 2024) – The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed is celebrating a significant milestone as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announces 45 Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF) awards, totaling over $17 million. This funding, which includes supplemental funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is made possible through the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act (DRBCA) and is administered by the NFWF in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed Celebrates $17 million in Grants to Improve the Health of the Delaware River Watershed
Grants were awarded through the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF), a program administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and funded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
September 18, 2024 – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced 45 Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund awards totaling more than $17 million, which includes more than $4.7 million in funds made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Grantees have committed nearly $20.7 million in match, for a total conservation impact of $38 million that will restore and protect our land and water resources.
DEC, NYSDOT, and Friends of the Upper Delaware River Announce Completion of a New Fishing Access Site in Hancock, Delaware County
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (NYSDOT) and Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) today announced completion of the new Cadosia Fishing Access Site in the town of Hancock, Delaware County. The project bolsters New York’s commitment to expand recreational opportunities on state lands and boost local economies.