As the leaves fall and the chill of November sets in, we are excited to share a cornucopia of member events happening throughout the watershed.
A Conservation Blueprint for NY’s Neversink River
Pennsylvania Leaders Must Protect our Wetlands
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.
Imagine a #DayWithoutTheDelaware
New Jersey Coalition Members Hear from DEP and the Legislature About Efforts to Address PFAS in our Waterways
CDRW’s New Jersey members have been busy the last couple of months. We had the opportunity to hear from both the Department of Environmental Protection and NJ Assemblyman Brandon Umba about ongoing efforts to address the impact of PFAS in New Jersey waterways.
PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are manmade chemical toxins that pose a significant threat to public health, water quality and wildlife. PFAS have been linked to severe human health impacts, including cancer. These substances are present in many of the products that we use in our everyday lives and they have been found virtually everywhere, from the Arctic to the Delaware River.
Honoring the Original Stewards of the Land: Indigenous Peoples' Day
October Events 🍂
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.