Spanning 13,539 square miles across four states, the Delaware River Watershed is not only a vast and critical ecosystem but also serves as a lifeline for 14.2 million individuals by providing clean drinking water. Moreover, this expansive watershed is a haven for diverse wildlife, supporting countless species of fish, birds, mammals, and more.
We recognize the pressing need to safeguard its water quality, and in this vast and varied landscape, water quality challenges are multifaceted, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to combat pollution. Achieving our clean water objectives hinges on the collaboration of governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and diverse communities. The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed is committed to convening the nonprofit sector, creating a unique platform for cooperation and partnerships, as we come together to address the myriad challenges affecting clean water in the watershed.
COALITION WORKGROUPS
The Coalition has five workgroups that focus on different issues and subject areas. These workgroups meet bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed, and provide a forum for collaboration. The work of these workgroups extend beyond information sharing, as members join forces to create common resources, produce comprehensive advocacy campaigns, and coordinate shared messaging.
Federal Policy
Bi-Weekly: Tuesday’s, 9:00 a.m. EST
Communications
Monthly: 1st Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. EST
Infrastructure
Monthly: Last Monday, 3:00 p.m. EST
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Monthly: 3rd Thursday, 11:00 a.m. EST
JOIN OUR WORKGROUPS!
In addition to the five subject related workgroups, the Coalition offers state-based workgroups (NY, NJ, PA, DE). Please take a moment to review the available workgroups below and sign up for the ones that align with your interests and expertise.
**Workgroup opportunities are only available for staff on CDRW Member Organizations. If your organization is interested in becoming a member, please visit the Join Us page to learn more.**
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The Federal Policy Workgroup focuses on making progress on policy priorities set forth by Coalition members, including ensuring robust funding for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program. The Federal Policy Workgroup also serves as the main coordinating body for our spring Delaware River Watershed Hill Day.
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The infrastructure workgroup focuses on implementation of infrastructure investments made in the watershed. The workgroup coordinates across state lines to share best practices and understanding of how each state is addressing clean and drinking water infrastructure.
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The DEIJ Workgroup works to ensure underrepresented, underserved, and overburdened communities have a voice in the watershed and share equitably in the benefits of clean water. Workgroup members focus on identifying and advancing new partnerships, policies, and opportunities for engagement.
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The Communications Workgroup focuses on creating connections and learning opportunities on communications topics (i.e social media, media relations, etc). The workgroup further gathers existing and develops new communications materials to better meet the needs of CDRW member organizations.
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