PHILADELPHIA (@AP) _ A regulatory agency that’s responsible for the water supply of more than 13 million people in four states voted Thursday to permanently ban natural gas drilling and fracking in the watershed.
Great news! Congress has dedicated $10M for Delaware River Basin conservation next year. That means funding to improve water quality, protect wildlife habitat, reduce flooding, and increase river access. #FundtheDelaware https://t.co/n7FOtiCv30
Clean drinking water means protecting the source! Over 13 million people rely on the Delaware River Basin for drinking water, which is approx. 4% of the U.S. population. Reach out to Congress by Dec. 11 to protect this vital resource! https://t.co/eaXUTstqK8
Action Alert: Calling all Water Warriors in New Castle County to become a Clean Stream Champion! Sign this pledge and learn more about the steps you can take to improve water quality from your backyard, kitchen sink or sidewalk! https://t.co/aD9OeBqxXp
It seems difficult to advocate for clean water these days. But by simply signing the Clean Stream Champion pledge, you are showing elected officials how many people in New Castle County care about improving water quality. https://t.co/aD9OeBqxXp
Teaching from home these days? Here’s our math problem for you: If the average dog dropping has 3 billion bacteria, how much bacteria does your dog generate every day? Week? Year? Be sure to #ScoopThePoop to keep bacteria out of storm drains & waterways! https://t.co/aD9OeBqxXp
Now more than ever, our open spaces are incredibly important to our mental and physical health.
But, with so many local cleanups cancelled this spring, our parks and waterways will need extra attention when we can all come together again. https://t.co/wDQjSdyJzM
Staying at home doesn't mean you can't do your part to improve water quality. Great news! DNREC is offering deeply discounted rain barrels and composting bins so you can improve water quality right from your back yard! https://t.co/RHlG79NxXI
Small things can make a big, bright difference in our communities. New Castle County residents can sign the #CleanStreamChampion pledge auto learn more https://t.co/aD9OeBqxXp
We want Delawareans to #StayAtHome to #FlattenTheCurve. But you can still do your part to improve water quality, too! If you live in New Castle Co, take the #CleanStreamChampion pledge to learn about the 5 things you can do from your home! https://t.co/aD9OeBqxXp
Straight talk: there's a lot of talk about the "new normal" and COVID-19. And it's wearing on us. But, we want to turn this experience into something useful and empowering for you! Please take this survey so we can be the best resource possible. https://t.co/P792XxROzE
Water Warriors and Clean Water Fans: We need your help! We want to know how we can empower and inspire you to advocate for clean water in Delaware in these crazy times. Take our survey so we know how to best assist you! https://t.co/0boK7IThHV