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DEC, NYSDOT, and Friends of the Upper Delaware River Announce Completion of a New Fishing Access Site in Hancock, Delaware County
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (NYSDOT) and Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) today announced completion of the new Cadosia Fishing Access Site in the town of Hancock, Delaware County. The project bolsters New York’s commitment to expand recreational opportunities on state lands and boost local economies.
Safeguarding Water Resources: New Jersey to Fully Fund the Delaware River Basin Commission for the Fourth Consecutive Year
(TRENTON, NJ) July 23, 2024 - New Jersey's fiscal year 2025 budget reaffirms its strong support for the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), as the state honors its full "fair share" commitment of $893,000.
Advocating for New Jersey’s full contribution to the Delaware River Basin Commission has long been a priority of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, a network of more than 190 non-profit organizations, 43 in New Jersey, working to protect and restore the four-state region of New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The Coalition believes that funding the DRBC at the full amount is critical to protecting water quality, as well as our most vulnerable communities.
DEIJ Day of Learning: Actionable Strategies for Change
On Wednesday, June 5th ― the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) hosted its inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Day of Learning at the Social Profit Center in Hamilton, New Jersey.
The event was constructed by CDRW’s DEIJ Workgroup to highlight regional expertise and equip participants with tools to enhance advocacy, outreach, programming and more.
Our robust agenda featured community-based organizations, state environmental agencies, and civic engagement groups who spoke about addressing systemic and racial injustices, forming authentic and representative partnerships, making nature accessible for individuals with disabilities, among other critical DEIJ topics.
Access Nature Goes Statewide!
The Pineland Preservation Alliance (PPA), the New Jersey Division of Disability Services of the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DDS), the Edward J. Bloustein School, and Duke Farms have come together to lead a statewide effort to make recreating in nature a part of the lives of everyone in our state regardless of disability. The inspiration for this came from The Pinelands is for Everyone project, which has evolved into the new statewide Nature: Accessible for All initiative that brings in new activists and partners to the cause. PPA received critical funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to facilitate this campaign.
Telling the Story of the Delaware River Watershed
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.
Championing a Statewide Agenda for Protecting and Restoring Pennsylvania’s Waterways
La conservación de la cuenca del río Delaware y su financiamiento son fundamentales
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Proteger y conservar la cuenca del río Delaware, es esencial para mejorar la calidad del agua, reducir las inundaciones, mitigar los efectos del cambio climático y proteger los ecosistemas sensibles de los que dependen la vida silvestre. La cuenca del río Delaware tiene una extensión de 674 kilómetros desde el norte del estado de Nueva York, hasta la Bahía de Delaware y es vital para garantizar el acceso al agua potable a la que tienen derecho más de 14 millones de personas. National Wildlife Federation y Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed, instan al Congreso a reautorizar la ley bipartidista, Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act, que expiró en setiembre pasado y que es fundamental para la protección de la cuenca del río Delaware.