Strengthening Protections
The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed serves as a unified voice to leverage efforts and support federal policies that promote a healthy watershed. The Coalition accomplishes this through direct advocacy, outreach and education, and grassroots organizing throughout the region and in Washington, DC. The Coalition educates members of Congress on key policy issues and other legislative matters through briefings, in-district engagements, public testimonies, and Hill Days.
The Coalition’s strengthening protections priorities include advocating for:
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The CWA is the most fundamental safeguard against pollution and we must utilize all of its opportunities and tools to ensure our rivers, tributaries, wetlands, and lakes are protected against growing industry development, emerging contaminants, climate change, and more.
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“The Delaware River Basin is a national treasure of great cultural, environmental, and ecological importance.””