Delaware River Watershed Grant Announcement Congressional Quotes

U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE):

“I am very proud of the incredible success of the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund. In just a few short years, this program has grown tremendously and cemented an important relationship between government and partners,” said Senator Carper, chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee. “When we work together – the federal government, state government, foundations, and corporate partners – we get a better bang for our buck, and we can do so much more to protect our environment and support our local communities.”

U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE):

“As the nation’s lowest-lying state, climate change is one of the biggest threats to damaging Delaware and its waterways, like the Delaware River,” said Senator Coons. “Today’s investment in projects to clean up and restore polluted waters – including more than a half-dozen projects here in Delaware – will protect the Delaware River and every person who depends on it.”

U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE): 

“The Delaware River Program is key to helping us protect the diverse waterways and habitats that make up the Delaware River,” said Rep. Blunt Rochester. “As the new co-chair of the Delaware River Watershed Caucus in Congress, I’m thrilled by today’s grant announcement that will infuse millions of federal funding to help the vital program continue to do just that – preserve our waterways, support wildlife, and restore water quality all while improving communities across the Delaware River Watershed.”

U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA):

“As co-chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus, I have long advocated for federal funding for the Delaware River Watershed to improve the lives of our communities and our natural habitats,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “The grants awarded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will ensure that the Delaware River Watershed, its wildlife and their ecosystems, will continue to grow and prosper for years to come. The continuance of care and investment in the river will promote conservation and steady drinking water for wildlife and humans across the region.”

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin:

“The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on many projects that have benefited our state’s natural areas, wildlife and residents,” said DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. “With this grant, we will launch a project that will improve habitat resilience, conserve and restore buffers and wildlife areas at the Blackbird Creek Reserve and throughout the Blackbird Creek watershed as a whole.”