Delaware River Keeper Caio Costa and Andrew Wirstiuk

Delaware River Keeper The Delaware river keeper was established in 1988 and is part of the American littoral society. They Protect and defend the Delaware River through advocacy and enforcement, Monitor the health of our waterways, Restore damaged streams and ecosystems, Ensure that the voice of the River is heard.

Delaware River Keeper They have trained over 300 volunteer's, provided hands- on stewardship opportunities at 16 sites in the Delaware watershed, Engaged students with on-the-ground education and stewardship work. Their legal team has; Stopped the destruction of wetlands and secured their permanent protection. Prevented numerous illegal discharges into the Delaware and its tributaries. Protected several communities, and the Delaware, from the effects of urban sprawl.

Delaware River Keeper In a single project in 2005, volunteers Spent more than 120 hours of personal time, Assessing 123 specific reaches of stream and adjacent watersheds, Resulting in 14 miles of stream corridor prioritized for restoration or protection.

Delaware Water Keeper Since 2003, we have Restored more than 12 mi. of riparian and tidal habitats covering some 418 acres. Improved the management of another 20 miles of riparian corridor. Assessed and surveyed more than a dozen dams for restoration or removal.

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