DELAWARE RIVER BASIN CONSERVATION ACT
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN CONSERVATION ACT Madeline Urbish Director, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed New Jersey Audubon
COALITION FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed unites organizations working throughout the region to enhance their capacity to share information, network, and effectively advocate for protecting and restoring the Delaware River Basin.
Watershed‐ Watershed 100 Members wide Forum
COALITION PRIORITIES Watershed‐wide planning • Support watershed‐wide and transparent planning in Delaware River Basin that comprehensively addresses its biggest challenges
Federal policy for a healthy watershed • Support federal policies and spending that promote a healthy watershed
State clean water funding • Support efforts to secure state funding for clean water projects in the watershed
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN CONSERVATION ACT • Authorizes Delaware River Basin Restoration Program • Non‐regulatory • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Coordination with government agencies, nonprofits, & other stakeholders • Identify, prioritize, & implement on‐the‐ground projects • Vision for the watershed
• Authorizes voluntary, competitive technical assistance and grant program
WHAT’S NEXT? Coordinate with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service •
Ensure all stakeholders have input in development of program
Advocate for federal funds to support program Hold partners accountable throughout program development & implementation
COALITION FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed unites organizations working throughout the region to enhance their capacity to share information, network, and effectively advocate for protecting and restoring the Delaware River Basin.
Watershed‐ Watershed 100 Members wide Forum
COALITION PRIORITIES Watershed‐wide planning • Support watershed‐wide and transparent planning in Delaware River Basin that comprehensively addresses its biggest challenges
Federal policy for a healthy watershed • Support federal policies and spending that promote a healthy watershed
State clean water funding • Support efforts to secure state funding for clean water projects in the watershed
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN CONSERVATION ACT • Authorizes Delaware River Basin Restoration Program • Non‐regulatory • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Coordination with government agencies, nonprofits, & other stakeholders • Identify, prioritize, & implement on‐the‐ground projects • Vision for the watershed
• Authorizes voluntary, competitive technical assistance and grant program
WHAT’S NEXT? Coordinate with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service •
Ensure all stakeholders have input in development of program
Advocate for federal funds to support program Hold partners accountable throughout program development & implementation
