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13th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum Unites Conservation Organizations, Advocates in Randolph, NJ

Coalition of Nearly 200 Organizations Highlights the Power of Collaboration to Ensure a Thriving Delaware River Watershed

Randolph, NJ (October 28. 2025) — The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) convened over 100 conservation leaders, advocates, and partners from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, and Maryland for its 13th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum in Randolph, NJ on October 23–24. Together, they explored strategies to protect and strengthen the Delaware River Watershed, a lifeline that provides clean drinking water to 14.2 million people (about 4% of the U.S. population), including more than 3 million in New Jersey.

Strength in Collaboration: Reflections from the 13th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum

The Delaware River Watershed Forum continues to serve as a cornerstone gathering for professionals, advocates, and community leaders committed to protecting and restoring the Delaware River Watershed. Each year, the Forum provides a space to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships that advance clean water, climate resilience, and environmental equity across the region.

12th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum Unites Conservation Organizations, Advocates in Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem, PA — The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) held its 12th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum in Bethlehem, PA on Thursday, September 26th  and Friday, September 27th. Over 200 people attended, bringing together organizations and individuals spanning the four Delaware River Watershed states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, to collaborate and build capacity for environmental conservation. The Delaware River Watershed provides drinking water to 14.2 million people (about 4% of the U.S. population), including 5.7 million Pennsylvanians.

Preserving Our Watershed: Highlights from the 12th Annual Forum

The Delaware River Watershed continues to thrive, thanks to the collective efforts of conservation leaders, stakeholders, and advocates who came together for the 12th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum. This year’s event, held in Bethlehem, PA, brought fresh energy, innovative ideas, and a renewed focus on partnership-building. Hosted by the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, the forum highlighted the shared commitment to preserving this vital waterway.