Delaware River Watershed Webinars
Protecting the Delaware River Watershed with Stream Redesignations (December 2020)
The webinar provides an overview on how to develop and submit a stream redesignation petition to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), or support an existing petition, to “upgrade” the designated use of a waterway to protect its water quality.
In partnership with PennFuture and the Aquashicola Pohopoco Watershed Conservancy.
Pollution Threats to the Delaware River Watershed (August 2020)
In this installment of our series on protecting the Delaware River Watershed, we will explore pollution threats to the watershed, including natural gas infrastructure and other industrial activities, agriculture and land development.
Thinking Regionally, Acting Locally to Protect the Delaware River Watershed (June 2020)
Protecting the Delaware River Watershed requires us to think regionally and act locally. Join us to learn how you and your municipality can take action at the local level to preserve swimmable, fishable, and drinkable waters for generations to come. From zoning ordinances and stream designations to engaging in the regulatory process for permits for infrastructure projects, there are many ways that communities can engage in the critical work of protecting our common waters.
“PennEast: A Winnable Campaign to Protect the Delaware River Watershed” (May 2020)
Learn more about the history of PennEast, the new phased plan for PennEast in Pennsylvania, and how YOU can take action to protect our watershed! With partners from Save Carbon County (PA) and New Jersey Audubon Society.
Safe and Healthy Delaware River: Petition to DRBC and States
Watch this webinar featuring presenters from Clean Air Council, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, PennFuture and Environment New Jersey to learn more information about the Safe and Healthy Delaware River Petition to protect primary contact recreation and how you can support this effort!
How Mariner East Impacts Wetlands and Waterways (November 2019)
In this webinar, residents learn how pipelines can impact watersheds, including drinking water contamination, sinkholes, and damage to wetlands and streams. We review the history surrounding Mariner East permitting issues, legal action against Sunoco and DEP, and subsequent settlement agreements. In partnership with Protect PT and the Halt the Harm Network.
Watchdogging and Reporting Industry Violations (December 2019)
This webinar will teach you how to recognize permit violations at gas infrastructure sites, like pipelines or well pads, connect with your neighbors to be watchdogs for your community and take responsibility for the protection and preservation of our watershed. In partnership with Protect PT and the Halt the Harm Network.
