CDRW Hosts Capitol Hill Day Advocating for Delaware River Basin Restoration

WASHINGTON, DC –On March 12, The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) met with all Congressional offices representing the Delaware River watershed to increase support for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act, H.R. 1304, $17 million in appropriations for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program, and full appropriations for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

“Delaware River Basin is one of America's Great Waters, providing clean water, healthy habitat, and accessible outdoor recreation and public access,” said Grant LaRouche, Steering Committee Co-Chair, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed. “The Delaware River Basin Restoration Program is a cornerstone of conservation, supporting projects that enhance water quality, restore habitats, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities. Reauthorizing this program will ensure continued investments in local communities, creating jobs, protecting fish and wildlife, and securing clean water for millions.”

Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) co-chair the Bipartisan Delaware River Watershed Caucus which focuses on the protection and restoration of the Delaware River Basin.

Coalition members and members of the House Delaware River Watershed Caucus also held a breakfast briefing alongside Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund grantees to showcase the success of the program.

The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed is made up of more than 190 organizations working throughout the five-state Delaware River Watershed to protect and restore America's Founding Waterway.

 Contact: 

Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed

Maria Castro, maria.castro@delriverwatershed.org

 

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Reps. Fitzpatrick, Evans & Sherrill Lead Charge to Protect Delaware River Basin with New Bill

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The Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 ensures continued investment in habitat conservation, clean water, and outdoor recreation across the watershed.

February 18, 2025 - Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025, a crucial step in supporting projects that protect fish and wildlife, boost economic vitality, and enhance quality of life by expanding public access and outdoor recreation opportunities. The legislation is also cosponsored by Reps. Evans (D-PA), Sherrill (D-NJ), Boyle (D-PA), Dean (D-PA), Gottheimer (D-NJ), Houlahan (D-PA), Kean (R-NJ), McBride (D-DE), Norcross (D-NJ), Riley (D-NY), Scanlon (D-PA), Van Drew (R-NJ), Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Conaway (D-NJ). 

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Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Effort to Safeguard Delaware River Basin with Landmark Reauthorization Bill

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February 13, 2025: Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus, and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-3), introduced the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan legislative effort to extend one of the most successful grant partnership programs operated by the federal government and to ensure critical conservation efforts in one of America’s most vital watersheds continues.

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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

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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).

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Drought and Wildfires In New Jersey: How Climate Change is Shaping the Garden State’s Future

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We often hear about wildfires and droughts in the Southwest and Western U.S.—places like California, Arizona, and Texas. But now, New Jersey is facing its own drought crisis, and the risk of severe wildfires is growing. This is what climate change looks like: unusual, extreme weather that endangers our homes, businesses, and communities if we’re not prepared. Unless we take action, these threats will only intensify. Last month, Governor Murphy and the New Jersey DEP issued a statewide Drought Watch, urging all residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water. Over the past four months, New Jersey has experienced significantly below-average rainfall, resulting in diminished streamflow, reservoir, and groundwater levels.

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Dear Delaware River: Do you know the story behind your water?

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Though it may seem simple at first, this question calls to attention our understanding of environmental stewardship and community building. In the “Telling the Story of the Delaware River” project, we aim to illuminate the importance of understanding our precious resource by weaving together the diverse narratives of those who interact with the Delaware River.

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

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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.

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