Delaware Currents
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Nonprofit Publication Delaware Currents to Shut Down Due to Lack of Funding
Delaware Currents, the nonprofit website that provides important news and updates about the Delaware River, will be shutting down due to a loss in funding,…
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Delaware River Sojourn Offers Paddling, Camping and a Mindful Escape
The Delaware River Sojourn recently took place for its 30th year, offering people the chance to enjoy peaceful days paddling down the river, writes Preston Ehrler…
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Trenton Eyes a Greener Future and Greater Access to the Delaware River
A new study by Mercer County in New Jersey is assessing two proposals to transform a section of Route 29 in Trenton into an urban…
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Delaware River Salt Intrusion Jeopardizes Regional Water Supply
The Delaware River Basin provides drinking water for around 14.2 million people, but that is now at risk due to the rising threat of saltwater…
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Eleven Dams Removed in Delaware River Basin to Boost Wildlife Habitat
Eleven dams were removed from the Delaware River last year, a move expected to improve conditions for local wildlife and reduce hazards for nearby communities,…
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EPA Agrees to Sign Final Rule Within Five Months to Improve Delaware River Estuary Water Quality
The long-planned efforts to improve the water quality of Delaware River Estuary may finally be nearing realization, writes Meg McGuire for the Delaware Currents. The…
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Kristen Bowman Kavanagh Is DRBC’s New Executive Director
After five years as deputy director, Kristen Bowman Kavanagh stepped into her new role as executive director of the Delaware River Basin Commission on December…
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New Initiatives Aim to Boost Safety Along Key Areas of the Delaware River
In response to recent tragic drownings, including that of a 34-year-old Bensalem resident who was on a trip in New York, officials are intensifying safety efforts…
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Aquatic Predator Alert: Surge in Large Size Invasive Fish Alarms Officials at the Delaware River Basin, Upper Black Eddy
Several species of invasive fish are growing in numbers in the lower Delaware River basin, some spotted in Upper Black Eddy, writes Kerry Bates for…
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Researchers Join Forces to Curb Blue Catfish Invasion in Delaware River
Researchers from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are collaborating to address the growing threat of invasive blue catfish in the Delaware River ecosystem, writes Andrew…
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Local Advocates Spur Love for Delaware River Heritage Trail Through Biking, Hiking
Local advocates hope exploring the Delaware River Heritage Trail will spur love for the Delaware River among hikers and bikers, resulting in a cleaner environment,…
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Fourth Edition of ‘Paddler’s Guide to the Delaware River’ is the Perfect Companion for Eager Explorers
Gary Letcher, who spent a career in environmental law, recently published the fourth edition of his popular book, “Paddlers’ Guide to the Delaware River”, writes…



































