Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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Environmental Advocacy Nonprofit. Giving a voice to the Delaware River & all its communities.
It's not just a sport, but a bonding experience, a way to connect with nature. Join us next Sat, May 16th for a guided fishing event—open to all. If you've never fished before or want to learn the basics, this is a great way to spend the morning.
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
https://bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
about 2 hours ago
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More than 80 data centers in New Jersey. 5 More are being planned and one is under construction. Find out where they are:
www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/are-...
#NJ
#datacenter
#energy
#environment
#water
#electricity
#AI
#datawarehouse
#warehouse
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Are data centers in your community, or on way? Explore the map | NJ Spotlight News
As the region's electrical grid is taxed by power-gobbling AI, more warehouse-size installations will add stress
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/are-data-centers-in-your-community-or-on-way-explore-the-map/
about 23 hours ago
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May 14th deadline approaching. We need you to sign our letter directed to Governor Josh Shapiro and PADEP, to demand an extended, more equitable, and more accessible public comment process for the toxic Bishop Tube site.
bit.ly/BishopTubeCD
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New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
https://bit.ly/BishopTubeCD
2 days ago
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Philadelphia's creeks and rivers are significantly impacted by its outdated CSO or Combined Sewer Overflow infrastructure—which is why we're seeking volunters to monitor these outfalls throughout the city. If interested, reach out:
bit.ly/CSOMonitor
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CSO Monitoring
Join DRN and Riverways as a Community Scientist this Spring!
https://bit.ly/CSOMonitor
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Please sign petition to stop construction atop Sunoco's 70 year old jet fuel pipeline that has been leaking and contaminating soil and groundwater:
www.change.org/p/please-sig...
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Sign the Petition
Please sign petition to stop construction over Sunoco's 70 year old jet fuel pipeline
https://www.change.org/p/please-sign-petition-to-stop-construction-over-sunoco-s-70-year-old-jet-fuel-pipeline
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" “I think at this point, we're trying to put a Band-Aid on a bullet hole,” said Anneke van Rossum, of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network. “Every community faces a different harm. Some are seriously concerned about the water issues they're already facing... >>
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Environmental advocates call for data center moratorium in Pa. Capitol
More than 2,000 people signed an invitation to a planned town hall delivered to Gov. Josh Shapiro's office.
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/pennsylvania-data-center-moratorium-peoples-town-hall/521-f144a324-0603-4bca-ba83-41b4280ee159
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Next Saturday, May 16th, join us at Riverfront Park in Pottstown for a guided fishing adventure. Learn how to tie a knot, cast a line, untangle lines, and reeling in the fish once hooked. This is a great way to spend time with the family! Fishing gear will be provided.
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
https://bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
4 days ago
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Last week we talked about the Philadelphia Port Cruise terminal on the Delaware River and shared any details we had on use of LNG for these operations. Watch the webinar to learn more:
youtu.be/N0YGwON3fG4
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What Do Cruise Ships Have to Do with Liquefied Natural Gas in the Port of Philadelphia?
In this webinar we explore the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans to bring the cruise ship industry to Philadelphia and the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. What are the public…
https://youtu.be/N0YGwON3fG4
4 days ago
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Register now to get free native plants for your garden when you attend our free Pollinator workshop tomorrow, May 5th, 7-8pm in Yeadon!
bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
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https://bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
5 days ago
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On May 1st, developers submitted an application to the Plymouth Twp Zoning Board for their data center at 900 Conshohocken Rd. You can view their application here.
www.plymouthtownship.org/plymouth-tow...
#Schuylkill
#DataCenter
#PlymouthTownship
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Plymouth Township Receives Zoning Hearing Board Application for Proposed Data Center - Plymouth Township
Plymouth Township has received an application to the Township’s Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) seeking a special exception to develop a data center at the former steel mill site at 900 Conshohocken Road.…
https://www.plymouthtownship.org/plymouth-township-receives-zoning-hearing-board-application-for-proposed-data-center/
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"Researchers... detected PFAS — a class of man-made chemicals linked to cancer and other health risks — at every stage of the wastewater process, including in fields where treated sludge has been applied for years."
www.wral.com/news/local/n...
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State study finds PFAS in sewage sludge spread on NC farmland, with no limits in place
A state study found PFAS in sewage sludge, soil and water across North Carolina. Despite widespread use on farmland, there are no limits or required testing for the chemicals.
https://www.wral.com/news/local/nc-study-pfas-sewage-sludge-spread-farmland-no-limits-april-2026/
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Pennsylvania is considering issuing revised permits that cover biosolids and sewage sludge. We'll talk about the issue more in our upcoming webinar on May 27th. Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Biosolids and Sewage Sludge – The Impacts of its Application on Farms in Pennsylvania. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Protecting communities from the disposal of a toxic waste stream – JOIN US for a free webinar examining this agricultural practice: Wednesday, May 27, 7pm Sewage sludge, processed into “biosolids”,...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ML98Dj3SR8Krjz3ZnQ2rog
8 days ago
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Get free native plants when you attend! We're hosting a pollinator workshop this Tuesday in Yeadon, PA. Come and join us to learn how to make your garden thrive and contribute to the health of your local ecosystem. Tuesday, May 5, 7pm
bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
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https://bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
9 days ago
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One bad decision leads to another. The proliferation of data centers, divestment from solar and wind, are incentivizing the continuation of legacy coal.
penncapital-star.com/energy-envir...
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Pa.'s largest coal-fired power plants would stay open until 2032 in proposed DEP deal • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Instead of shutting down, owners of the Keystone and Conemaugh generating stations have agreed to make upgrades.
https://penncapital-star.com/energy-environment/pa-s-largest-coal-fired-power-plants-would-stay-open-until-2032-in-proposed-dep-deal/
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"The justices will decide whether thousands of lawsuits against Roundup’s maker, Monsanto, are allowed under federal law. A decision in Bayer’s favor would largely bring that litigation to an end, and billions of dollars are at stake."
www.usnews.com/news/nationa...
#glyphosate
#bayer
#monsanto
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https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2026-04-27/supreme-court-divided-over-bayer-roundup-cancer-lawsuits-heres-whats-at-stake
9 days ago
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Free and open to the public. Equipment provided. We'll be teaching the basics of fishing, so come join us! Sign up here:
bit.ly/LTFwithDRN
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10 days ago
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We can do better than this. Vehicular traffic, wildfire smoke, burning of waste and fossil fuels are all contributing to the poor air quality which affects large segments of the population.
whyy.org/articles/phi...
#airquality
#smoke
#pollution
#emissions
#fossilfuels
#asthma
#incinerators
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Philadelphia region’s air quality ranking worsens in annual lung health report
The American Lung Association says the Philly area is among the worst in the country for levels of a pollutant that can cause lung and heart issues.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-region-air-quality-ranking/
10 days ago
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We want Governor Shapiro and the rest of the Pennsylvania legislature and local officials to hear from the public about our views on the rapid encroachment of data centers in our communities. Inviting everyone to the PA Town Hall on May 13th, 7-9pm.
bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
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Virtual Pennsylvania Town Hall on Data Centers – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
10 days ago
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Guaranteed you'll feel good after this! Come out and plant trees with us this Saturday, May 2, 9am to noon, at Reverend Evers Park in Camden.
#treeplanting
#earthmonth
#earthday
#arborday
#canopy
#riparianbuffers
#biodiversity
#trees
#green
#sustainability
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Our 4-session virtual rain garden course has a few openings for the next sessions! The 2nd session takes place tmrw April 29th, 7:00pm —if you're interested in taking part, please make sure to contact Ryan R at
[email protected]
or 610-353-1555x5 ASAP
delawareriverkeeper.org/events/virtu...
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11 days ago
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Get marching this Sat, May 2nd, 11:30am, starting at Chester City Hall. Make our voices heard!! Caravan and march to support local residents fighting for environmentally healthy living conditions in Chester against trash incinerators, LNG, and hydrogen hubs!
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Join us this Thursday, April 30th, 7:00pm for a webinar on the Phila Cruise port and its connection to LNG:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Cuise Ships and LNG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What do Cruise Ships in Philadelphia have to do with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? Webinar 7pm, Thursday, April 30 REGISTER Below: Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wp1ewlMVTQSF2dkgCGbMPg
11 days ago
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Are you an attorney? The EARTH needs lawyers! Check out the @planetarylawyerproject about how you can use your skills to help fight climate change. They're hosting the 2026 Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp this Tuesday, April 28th, 11am ET.
planetarylawyerproject.com/pro-bono-boo...
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The Planetary Lawyer Project
Join the Pro Bono Bootcamp and enhance your legal skills for environmental work while supporting climate initiatives.
https://planetarylawyerproject.com/pro-bono-bootcamp-1
11 days ago
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The Better Path Coalition and No False Climate Solutions PA are hosting a statewide virtual town hall on data centers from 7 – 9 p.m. on May 13. We're inviting the public to come and speak up. Here's all you need to know:
bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
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Virtual Pennsylvania Town Hall on Data Centers – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Give  Take Action
https://bit.ly/InfoPATownHallDataCenters
14 days ago
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Pennsylvanians don't want these detention facilities in their communities. Keep DHS and ICE warehouses out.
www.citizenstandard.com/news/local/e...
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Environmental organizations file to intervene opposing proposed ICE Detention Centers in Berks and Schuylkill Counties
HARRISBURG – On Friday, April 17, two environmental organizations, Green Amendments For The Generations and the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, have filed legal petitions to help stop the Department of…
https://www.citizenstandard.com/news/local/environmental-organizations-file-to-intervene-opposing-proposed-ice-detention-centers-in-berks-and-schuylkill-counties/article_4da05f14-c714-42d2-9096-a12c4d042bdf.html
15 days ago
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Calling on volunteers to join us for a tree planting event on Saturday, May 2nd. The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Trust for Public Land, and Morgan Village Circle CDC are teaming up to plant trees at Reverend Evers Park in Camden, NJ.
delawareriverkeeper.org/events/rever...
15 days ago
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What's next after finally ratifying a constitutional right to clean air and clean water? New York needs to enforce it. Sign on to the letter to demand that our rights be honored!
bit.ly/ProtectMyNYRights
#NYGreenAmendment
#NY
#NewYork
#EnvironmentalRights
#CleanAir
#Cleanwater
15 days ago
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Hydrogen is NOT clean energy. It requires fossil fuels and fossil infrastructure to produce. And any production from renewable sources are inefficient. This is another scheme to pump money into the fossil fuel industry.
www.pikecountycourier.com/opinion/lett...
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Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans to bring the cruise ship industry to Philadelphia and the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm Register for the webinar here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Cuise Ships and LNG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What do Cruise Ships in Philadelphia have to do with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? Webinar 7pm, Thursday, April 30 REGISTER Below: Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wp1ewlMVTQSF2dkgCGbMPg
16 days ago
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Volunteers needed next Saturday, May 2nd to help spruce up Reverend Evers Park! We'll be planting trees to increase canopy cover for the playground and improve the buffer to Newton Creek. Tools provided!
delawareriverkeeper.org/events/rever...
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Reverend Evers Park Tree Planting – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
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https://delawareriverkeeper.org/events/reverend-evers-park-tree-planting/
18 days ago
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The “known lack of water and sewage infrastructure” in the area of the facilities could result in “dangerous and inhumane conditions for the detainees, while at the same time harming the surrounding communities.” -
@MayakvanRossum.bsky.social
whyy.org/articles/ice...
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Environmental organizations seek to block ICE detention centers in Pa.
The detention centers would overwhelm sewage facilities and exceed available drinking water supply, environmental advocates say.
https://whyy.org/articles/ice-warehouses-pennsylvania-environmental-opposition-riverkeeper/
18 days ago
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Learn about how your rights and local laws can protect your community from data centers. Register for the webinar tomorrow April 21, 2026, 6:00pm
bit.ly/datacenters3
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Questions, Constitutional Rights, and Ordinances - a Three-Topic Webinar for Taking On Pennsylvania Data Centers,. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This webinar will be 1.5 hours covering 3 different topics covered by speakers from Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Green Amendments For The Generations, and Food & Water Watch. The topics for this…
https://bit.ly/datacenters3
19 days ago
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Delaware Riverkeeper Network Denounces Hydrogen Hub Funding “Trump Administration Follows Disastrous and Wasteful Energy Scheme” ... Read the full release here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1ndma...
#Hydrogen
#Hydrogenhub
#mach2
#fracking
#gasdrilling
#methane
#fossilfuels
#energy
19 days ago
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Today, DRN and
@greenamendments.bsky.social
filed legal petitions to intervene and help stop the DHS from advancing efforts to transform two Pennsylvania warehouses into ICE detention facilities.
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22 days ago
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We need to be concerned about the emissions from the Chester incinerator. “All of these pollutants are very bad for human health and also for fish, wildlife, and the environment,” said Tracy Carluccio, deputy director of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network. >>>
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Philly’s trash is burned in Chester. Advocates say the health impacts don’t stay there - Green Philly
As Philadelphia considers ending incineration tied to Chester pollution, environmental justice advocates point to health impacts in the region. “Do you want to be breathing in what you’re throwing in…
https://greenphl.com/news/phillys-trash-is-burned-in-chester-advocates-say-the-health-impacts-dont-stay-there/
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Sign on. DHS wants to use two warehouses in Upper Bern and Tremont Townships as ICE facilities. Those townships are not equipped to handle the water or sewage requirements. We need to urge Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania DEP to hold firm against these warehouses
bit.ly/DRNNoICECenters
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Stand Strong for PA’s Communities Against ICE Detention Centers in Tremont and Upper Bern Townships – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Give  Take Action
https://bit.ly/DRNNoICECenters
23 days ago
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What connection is there between the LNG terminals in the Lower Delaware River, and the recent cruise port near the airport? Join us for a webinar to learn more. Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm
bit.ly/CruiseLNGPhila
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Cuise Ships and LNG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What do Cruise Ships in Philadelphia have to do with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? Webinar 7pm, Thursday, April 30 REGISTER Below: Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans…
https://bit.ly/CruiseLNGPhila
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Last week DRN Advocacy and Advancement Coordinator, Anneke gave a talk at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Cherry Hill in NJ on April 5 as part of the church’s split plate offering. Huge thanks and appreciation to UUCH for their support. Photo Credit: D. Frable
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Donate to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network Today!
Donate to DRN!
http://bit.ly/SupportDelawareRiver
26 days ago
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Sign on the the letter to NY Attorney Letitia James urging her to stand on the side of New Yorkers and our right to clean, safe and healthy environment.
nygreenamendment.org/act-now/new-...
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New York’s Green Amendment Needs Your Voice - For The Generations - New York
Sign on to the letter to the NY Attorney General Fill out the form below to sign on Read the Letter Below In 2021, the people of New York voted overwhelmingly to pass the New York Green Amendment—its…
https://nygreenamendment.org/act-now/new-yorks-green-amendment-needs-your-voice/
26 days ago
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My milkweed brings all the bugs to the yard! And they're like, "it's better than yours." We'll teach you, and we won't even charge! Sign up for a workshop on native pollinator plants!
bit.ly/YeadonPollin...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00-8:00pm Yeadon Borough Hall 600 Church Lane Yeadon, PA 19050
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https://bit.ly/YeadonPollinator
26 days ago
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Caravan and March for environmental justice with CRCQL - Delco Environmental Justice — Saturday, May 2nd in Chester, PA. Meet at Chester City Hall 11:30am. This is an environmental justice community that needs our help fighting against targeted industrial pollution. Learn more:
chesterpaej.org
27 days ago
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Plenty of spots remaining, for tomorrow's fishing tutorial. This is a great way to learn the basics with an instructor. No experience necessary! Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am- 1pm 150 Keystone Blvd, Pottstown, PA
givebutter.com/LTFwithDRN
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Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
https://givebutter.com/LTFwithDRN
29 days ago
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Who wants this? High energy costs. High water costs. Noise pollution. Minimal job growth. No return on investment.
fortune.com/2026/04/09/d...
#AI
#Datacenter
#warehouse
#datawarehouse
#energy
#electricity
#fossilfuels
#solar
#wind
#sustainability
#cleanenergy
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Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune
“I can’t remember a time in the history of the industry where we’ve seen as much interest in adding load, which is primarily driven by data centers."
https://fortune.com/2026/04/09/data-centers-are-destroying-states-clean-energy-dreams/
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Watch Philly City Council Mtg now, Thurs, 4/9—They are poised to vote on Bill 250768 to "prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions."
phlcouncil.com/watch-city-c...
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Watch City Council
News, legislative affairs, announcements and public notices from the City of Philadelphia. Also available on Xfinity Channel 64 and Fios Channel 40. To watch this broadcast in another browser tab…
https://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/
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Tell Philly Councilmembers NOT to renew contracts with the ReWorld Incinerator in Chester, and to vote YES on Bill #250768, the “Stop Trashing Our Air Act,” this Thursday at 10am, which would not renew contracts.
delawareriverkeeper.org/support-the-...
Article:
www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...
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Philly’s use of Reworld incinerator under Council scrutiny | KYW Newsradio
A bill that would stop Philadelphia from burning its trash at the Reworld incinerator in Chester is stuck in City Council without the votes to pass, but budget hearings on Tuesday made it clear the…
https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-reworld-incinerator-council-hearing
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This Saturday! Learn to fish with us! Meet at 150 Keystone Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19464 (Riverfront Park and Schuylkill River Trail Access) Saturday, April 11, 10:30am-1:00pm REGISTER HERE!
givebutter.com/LTFwithDRN
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Learn to Fish Event
Free, family-friendly learn-to-fish event for the Pottstown community
https://givebutter.com/LTFwithDRN
about 1 month ago
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ICE Purchased warehouses in Tremont and Hamburg (UpperBern), PA for a combined total of $206.9 Million, both in January 2026.
www.businessinsider.com/ice-buying-w...
To take action against these ICE facilities, please message Gov Shapiro and PA DEP today:
delawareriverkeeper.org/stand-strong...
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Here's where ICE is buying up warehouses to make detention centers
ICE is snapping up real estate in a push to streamline its mass deportation efforts.
https://www.businessinsider.com/ice-buying-warehouses-to-make-detention-centers-2026-4
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Action Needed NOW – Please make calls to Council members today— they are scheduled to vote on Thursday, April 8th. Please urge them to vote yes on Bill #250768 to end city contracts with incineration facilities.
bit.ly/StopBurningTrash
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Support the Philadelphia bill to stop Chester’s polluting trash incineration! – Delaware Riverkeeper Network
Give  Take Action
https://bit.ly/StopBurningTrash
about 1 month ago
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Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans to bring the cruise ship industry to Philadelphia and the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as fuel. Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm Register here:
bit.ly/CruiseLNGPhila
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Cuise Ships and LNG. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What do Cruise Ships in Philadelphia have to do with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)? Webinar 7pm, Thursday, April 30 REGISTER Below: Join us to learn about the Philadelphia Port Authority’s (PPA) plans…
https://bit.ly/CruiseLNGPhila
about 1 month ago
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The Delaware Riverkeeper Network + others will be hosting a Pollinator Plant Workshop, Tues, 5/5, in Yeadon, PA to teach how adding native pollinator plants can support local biodiversity, improve water quality, and add beauty to our communities.
bit.ly/YeadonPollin...
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