15 million people across 4 states depend on the Delaware River. We’re asking leaders in NY, NJ, PA and DE to stand up 4 the Delaware! New campaign from @NWF.
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As our campaign comes to a close, our work #4TheDelaware’s future continues. Thank you to the governors, our partners and followers for your continued support. The #GovLeadershipSummit was a huge success for the Delaware River. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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The #DelawareRiver Deep Dive is out! Wondering what's going on in the #DelRiverWatershed? 💦 Check out news and stories from @4TheDelaware @ANJECtweets @BranConservancy @natlands @NewJerseyTU @DENatureSociety and @CleanH20DE. Read it now: delriverwatershed.org/delawa… #4states1source
”I was heartened by the governors’ proclamation to ensure the lifeblood of the Delaware River Valley is fishable and swimmable, its waters able to meet high drinking water standards, and its tidal shorelines and waters accessible to the public.”
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Yum yum! 💧 For the first time, Bristol's Water Treatment Plant has won the distinction as Pennsylvania’s best tasting water. Aqua’s 11-million-gallon-per-day plant water treatment plant in Bristol Borough draws water from the #DelawareRiver. Read more: ow.ly/mDAz50ur8CU
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Stormy scene over the Delaware River and Camden Waterfront as seen from @RidePATCO. @NBCPhiladelphia #FirstAlert
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Lunchtime: Sorry, you can't have any. #birding #ospreys #DelawareRiver #Andalusia #Photography Good Day!
There's still time to sign up for the 25th annual Delaware River Sojourn! The sojourn is a guided paddling and camping trip to heighten awareness for the Delaware River watershed! More info here: delawareriversojourn.com/ind… #4TheDelaware
Register here: delawareriversojourn.com/ind…
A bald eagle nest discovered on Petty's Island 15 years ago helped launch a plan to convert the former petroleum storage facility into a protected wildlife area. 🦅 The island is scheduled to become a protected nature reserve within the next three years.
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The average person uses a plastic bag for as short a time as 12 minutes before throwing it away; and sadly, many end up in creeks, rivers, and oceans. 👜 New so-called "biodegradable" plastic bags don't seem to be the pollution solution we need - ow.ly/RvbV50un6y7
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Clean water starts at the source! 💧 With about 1.9 million people in New Jersey getting their water from the Delaware River, we're standing up #4theDelaware's future. Learn more: stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylv…
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In the mid-20th century, pollution drastically reduced oxygen levels in the #DelawareRiver. Area fish were smothered. Now, thanks to clean-up efforts all along the river, shad are back. #CleanWater #DelRiverWatershed
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Capt. Lt. James Moore died of illness & was buried along the Delaware River on Dec. 25, 1776. The only deceased known by name at Washington Crossing. His original gravestone is in the Washington Crossing Visitor Center. @4TheDelaware
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Honoring Memorial Day with poppies at Washington Crossing Historic Park, near the 1828 Hibbs House. @4TheDelaware
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Honoring the soldiers who died of illness along the river in December 1776. @4TheDelaware
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Nothing going on today? Why not check out some of the parks and trails along the #delawareriver? There are some great historical and informational signs along the trail where you can catch up on your knowledge!
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Watch this awesome video from the #GovLeadershipSummit!
Millions of people in our region depend on the Delaware River Basin for clean drinking water, and the river remains vitally important for outdoor recreation and economic development for communities in #Delaware and beyond. That’s why we‘re protecting this precious resource.