Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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Environmental Advocacy Nonprofit. Giving a voice to the Delaware River & all its communities.
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What makes fracking bad for your health?
Join us for a webinar October 30th, for a deep dive into how development of fracking has negatively impacted the health of those in the Pennsylvania Shale region.
Thursday, October 30th, 7:00pm
Signup here:
bit.ly/frackinghealthharms
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Please attend! October 20th 7:00pm, Plymouth Township Zoning Board Hearing on potential data center project.

Monday, October 20th at 7PM
Plymouth Township Building
700 Belvoir Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

More information here:
delawareriverkeeper.org/stop-a-2-mil...
Stop a 2 Million Square Foot Data Center in Plymouth Township – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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PRESS RELEASE: Delaware Riverkeeper Network Files Lawsuit Challenging the Gibbstown LNG Export Approval Maintains the DRBC should never have granted the extension
Read more:
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Gibbstown Logistics Center – LNG & NGL exports proposed – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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Due to ongoing dry conditions, New Jersey has officially declared a drought watch.
dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0...

Here are 10 ways you can save water this fall:
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To spend more time amongst the apes and becoming more human in kind.
Rest in Peace to Jane Goodall, a pioneer environmentalist and conservationist who spent a life studying Chimpanzees. The world could use more humanitarians.

www.vox.com/climate/4634...
Listen to Jane Goodall’s final — and urgent — message
Her last interviews are essential listening for everyone.
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If you want to make a change in the world, you don't need to go big right away—you can start by making a difference locally.
Right now, we have a mentorship program for Berks County youth ages 15-24 for those interested in environmental protection.
Check it out!
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Berks County Activist-In-Training
Be a part of this unique opportunity!
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One great way to enjoy our scenic Delaware River is on bike🚴! Join the Delaware Riverkeeper Network on November 8th for our annual #RideAlongtheRiver . Tickets support the protection and restoration of the Delaware River and its tributary streams.
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Ride Along the River 2025
Fall Bike Ride with the Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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"Once a lifeline for fishing and industry, the Passaic is one of the most contaminated waterways in the nation..."

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The world is changing and we're fighting to stay atop of our very own part of it. Let's keep connecting, showing up, sharing, planting seeds, and speaking out for each other and our communities.
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or donate:
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Basic Membership – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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Top story today, is something that was a long time coming—
“We’re going to have a healthier river with healthier fish and potentially be in a better position to save the sturgeon from extinction.” - @Mayakvanrossum.bsky.social

www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/09/epa-...

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EPA unveils new Delaware River water-quality standards | NJ Spotlight News
EPA set final standards to improve quality, raise oxygen levels in a 38-mile stretch of the river
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This Saturday 10/4 , join fellow tree-lovers to help spruce up a riparian buffer along the Manatawny Creek!

Meet us at 150 Keystone Blvd, Pottstown, PA at 9:00am.
Please bring any supplies that you may have like gloves, shovels, etc.
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Riparian Buffer and Species Diversity Planting
Help restore a riparian buffer, learn about their ecological importance, and enjoy time in nature this fall with the Delaware Riverkeeper Network!
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Our first community action workshop is on October 18th and is open to all (and will cover how to engage government agencies and obtaining information, and feature an optional river walk along Angelica Creek. Sign up for this here: givebutter.com/BerksOctWork...
Community Action Workshop @ Berks Nature
Join us at Berks Nature for our first in-person workshop
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Looking for a unique experience in environment protection? Join our mentorship program where you'll get to do hands on restoration work, water monitoring, community organizing on a range of environmental subjects.
For 15-24 year olds residing in Berks County.
givebutter.com/BerksActivist
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If you've not done it yet, please submit comments to NYDEC opposing any permit for the Constitution Pipeline. It was denied many years ago but is resurfacing again. The facts haven't changed.
Send them a message here:
delawareriverkeeper.org/tell-nysdec-...
Tell NYSDEC: Say NO to the Constitution Pipeline – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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A Republican backed bill could "indefinitely delay a ban on PFAS-laden firefighting foam set to go into effect next year, slash cleanup funding by $200m, lift a moratorium on incinerating firefighting foam" and more.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

#ForeverChemicals #Airforcebase
Republicans try to gut protections against US military’s Pfas pollution
If approved as proposed, legislation would delay ban on toxic ‘forever chemical’-laden firefighting foam
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Wonder what's causing your electricity prices to go up? Could it be that Data centers and AI are consuming it all and shifting the cost to rate payers? The bad news is that this new energy production is not likely to be clean.

#AI #DataCenters #Water #Electricity #Energy
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“This means that the aquatic life of the fish, but particularly the Atlantic sturgeon of the Delaware River … they are going to have better conditions within which to live..." - @mayakvanrossum.bsky.social

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#AtlanticSturgeon #DinointheDelaware #SavetheSturgeon
EPA finalizes protections for endangered fish in the Delaware River
Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.
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This coming Sunday, come learn to fish with us in Pottstown's Riverfront Park!
Starting 10:00am. All gear provided. Great way to get your feet wet with fishing. Sign up here:
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN

Other dates in October and November are also available.
Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
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What criteria is important in evaluating whether a stream gets better protections? Learn about what goes in to the stream petition process in Pennsylvania in our webinar tonight. 6:30pm ET!

Sign up here:
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Big news!
The EPA has FINALLY updated its water quality standards for the stretch of Delaware River between Philadelphia and Wilmington, after many years of our pushing. Cleaner water is a win for us all.
Read our Press Release:
drive.google.com/file/d/1ScWc...
20250922 - PR_USEPA Delaware River Water Quality Standards Praised by Environmental Leaders.pdf
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