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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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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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Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed Celebrates $17 million in Grants to Improve the Health of the Delaware River Watershed

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Grants were awarded through the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF), a program administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and funded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

September 18, 2024 – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced 45 Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund awards totaling more than $17 million, which includes more than $4.7 million in funds made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Grantees have committed nearly $20.7 million in match, for a total conservation impact of $38 million that will restore and protect our land and water resources.

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Telling the Story of the Delaware River Watershed

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As graduate students deeply passionate about social change and storytelling, Sophie Beck and Olivia Bickel are thrilled to contribute to the "Telling the Story of the Delaware River Watershed" project. Their goal is to capture and share the inspiring narratives of water activists who are driving positive change within the watershed community. Through a series of short videos, Sophie and Olivia aim to amplify the voices of individuals and communities actively engaged in protecting and restoring the Delaware River and its surrounding areas. By highlighting the personal stories, struggles, and triumphs of these dedicated activists, they seek to shed light on their motivations, challenges, and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Advocating for Clean Water, Outdoor Access, and Wildlife Conservation During Hill Day 2024

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Advocating for Clean Water, Outdoor Access, and Wildlife Conservation During Hill Day 2024

March 13th, nearly 60 members of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed met in-person with Members of Congress in Washington, DC for our eleventh annual Hill Day to educate offices on key policy and funding priorities that support conservation and restoration in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. 

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