It’s hard to believe we’re closing in on likely the most unprecedented year of our lifetimes. Although the pandemic posed several obstacles to our work, the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed was still able to succeed on several fronts. From implementing watershed signage in two basin states to celebrating the enactment of the Great American Outdoors Act, together we remained adaptive and motivated.
Virtual Interview Tips for Students and Recent Grads
Job interviews are one of the many elements of work lives that have changed amidst our COVID-19 reality. Virtual job interviews have become commonplace as recruiting organizations prioritize health and safety and forego the days of observing eye contact and handshaking. While the economy and job market may be a bit volatile nowadays, the good news is that several of Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed member organizations are hiring! Check out our website here for the latest environmental employment opportunities.
The 8th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum
The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, led by New Jersey Audubon and in partnership with National Wildlife Federation, held the 8th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum virtually from September 14-17, 2020. With COVID-19 forcing the cancelation of the in-person Forum slated to be held in Philadelphia, the Coalition quickly adapted to holding the event virtually, and expanded the event to four days compared to the usual two days that was custom in past years.
Roadside Signage in Delaware Highlights the Importance of the Delaware River Watershed
On September 18, Governor Carney, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, and the Delaware Nature Society gathered to celebrate new signage marking the boundaries of the Delaware River Watershed. The six signs placed on major roads throughout the state of Delaware highlights a watershed that encompasses 3/4 of the state’s population. Delaware is the second state, after New York, to place roadside signage denoting the watershed boundaries.
Conservation Organizations, Congressman Kim Celebrate $94,000 Grant for Atlantic White-Cedar
On September 13, 2020, the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, New Jersey Audubon, and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) gathered in Brendan Byrne State Forest to celebrate a new grant from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, which was created from federal appropriations for the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program. A total of $94,823 was received by New Jersey Audubon and with their matching funds of $95,179, about $190,000 will be leveraged to restore and manage the dwindling Atlantic white-cedar population in Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, and Gloucester County.
A Short History of Voting Rights & Present Day Voter Disenfranchisement
Over the past year the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) has seen major legislative wins both on the state and federal level. Most recently, we saw the Great American Outdoors Act signed into law in early August. We had another big federal win with the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program receiving $9.7 million in funding as a part of the 2020 Interior Appropriations bill. On the state level Delaware’s budget included $23 million dollars for clean water and conservation, even with the financial challenges presented by COVID-19.
Are You Ready for November 3rd?: Voting Guidelines for NY, NJ, PA, and DE
If you want the best things for your family, community, environment, and future, you should vote in every election. When you vote, you are vocalizing what you need, want, and believe in. You are standing up and demanding to be counted. That’s why we’re encouraging our 150+ member organizations to become advocates for voting in their respective states.
Businesses and Community Members Join Forces to Launch the 'Pledge to Defend Our Pocono Waters' Campaign
Pennsylvania’s outdoor spaces are vitally important. The COVID-19 crisis and resulting economic shutdown are making us appreciate the clean waterways of the Pocono Mountains region like never before. The Pocono region contains streams and creeks that are part of the Delaware River Watershed, and downstream communities rely on this clean water for drinking, washing, and farming.