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HARRISBURG, PA — A fresh infusion of federal conservation funding is set to expand public access and outdoor recreation across Pennsylvania’s stretch of the Delaware River watershed, state officials announced.
Half-Million-Dollar Boost Targets Access and Recreation on the Delaware River Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major federal conservation push is flowing into the Delaware River watershed, with $12.5 million awarded to support 30 partner-led projects aimed at restoring habitats, improving water …
$12.5 Million Conservation Surge Targets Delaware River Watershed Read More EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, an honor celebrated last week at a community festival at Minisink Park in Monroe …
Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, marking the third time it has received the distinction. The announcement by the Department of …
Celebrate the Comeback: Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year for Its Inspiring Legacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has announced the first round of grant recipients for its 2025 Boating Facility Grant Program, targeting projects aimed at enhancing …
Boost for Boaters: PFBC Unveils 2025 Grant Awards to Transform Waterway Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced the appointment of Corey Shannon as the new manager of Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. …
Corey Shannon Appointed Manager of Washington Crossing Historic Park Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a promising development for the Delaware River’s ecosystem, freshwater mussels have been discovered near Pennypack Creek. This finding was confirmed by a joint survey conducted by the …
Freshwater Mussels Found in Delaware River, Signaling Ecological Progress Read More
DOVER, DE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have finalized a design agreement for the Delaware …
Delaware and USACE Sign Agreement for Delaware River Dredging Project Read More