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.
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.
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).
Small Wonder, Big Impact: Reflections on the 11th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum
The heart of the Delaware River Watershed beats strong, and this year, it pulsed with vibrant energy as conservation enthusiasts, experts, and advocates from all walks of life gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, for the 11th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum. Hosted by the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation, this two-day event, held on September 28-29, 2023, was nothing short of extraordinary.
11th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum Unites Hundreds of Conservation Advocates, Constituents, and Organizations in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE — The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW), supported by the National Wildlife Federation, held its 11th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum in Wilmington, DE, on Thursday, September 28th and Friday, September 29th. More than 300 watershed advocates attended the event, bringing together organizations and individuals spanning the four Delaware River Watershed states of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to collaborate and build capacity for environmental conservation throughout our region.
Faith Will Plant Pollinator Gardens: Sacred Grounds Wilmington Grows a Pollinator Corridor in the Christina Basin
The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed has advocated for federal funding for the Delaware River Watershed for years. With funding through The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, Sacred Grounds Wilmington is putting those federal dollars to work building a closely-clustered pollinator corridor.
CDRW on the Road: Working for Water in Delaware
When you think of the State of Delaware, water doesn’t naturally come to the top of mind. Delaware can lay claim to having twice as many chickens as people and keeping license plates as family heirlooms, but water isn’t typically the first thing people think of – though it should be. When the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed started their legislative advocacy efforts in “The First State” earlier this year, that was the number one request: remember to vote for clean water.