Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day - a day that serves to shift narratives, acknowledge history, and honor and celebrate the culture, contributions, and histories of this land’s indigenous people.
10TH ANNUAL DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED FORUM: A Reflection on Yesterday, a Vision for tomorrow
The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, staffed by New Jersey Audubon and executed in partnership with National Wildlife Federation, held its 10th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum from November 3rd-4th, 2022 at the Logan Hotel in Philadelphia. The two-day event marked the first year the Coalition has gathered in person since 2019, drawing over 275 attendees from throughout the Delaware River Basin and beyond.
Honoring the Original Stewards of the Land: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day - a day that serves to dispel the whitewashed stories of our country and properly honor and celebrate the culture and histories of this land’s indigenous people.
And it doesn’t stop there – today serves as an opportunity to invigorate or reinvigorate our commitment to consistently prioritize the inclusion of indigenous needs and voices in our work. As organizations and people serving and residing in the Delaware River Watershed, we are deeply connected to the value of this land and waters. Which is why it is critical to ensure this connection is whole, that it includes the original people of this land, an understanding of the history, and incorporates ongoing, authentic commitments to action.
Introducing Our New Engagement Coordinator of CDRW, Ellen Underwood
Hello CDRW community!
My name is Ellen Underwood, and I am thrilled to be joining the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed as the new Engagement Coordinator! As a native of the Greater Lehigh Valley, I grew up in an area with a rich agricultural tradition and have seen firsthand the rapid development of this region resulting in loss of farmland and habitat as well as extreme flooding issues and water quality degradation. This exposure, combined with an internship at a 1-acre farm in my youth, propelled me on a path that has transformed into a 10-year career in sustainable food systems and environmental advocacy.