Society is starting to wake up to how damaging dams are to our environment. They fragment ecosystems and stop sediment from moving, fish from migrating, and create warm, still reservoirs. www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/w... #dams #rivers #manmade #freshwater

If you're wondering how to fight back against aggressive data center growth, industrial pollution, or environmental degradation in your community, please join us at Berks Nature Center on June 2nd for a nature walk and environmental advocacy workshop! bit.ly/AdvWorkshop62

Data center in King of Prussia/Upper Merion was met with huge opposition at planning commission meeting last night. It would be eight buildings total covering 4.5 million sq feet. 6abc.com/post/packed-... #aI #datacenter #datawarehouse #environment #energy #schuylkillriver #schuylkill #water

Horseshoe crabs are more than 250 million years old. But because of humans, their populations are in decline. We must do more to protect these animals from going extinct. www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/05/shou... #horseshoecrabs

Canceled! The Millville Board of Commissioners voted in a new ordinance that banned data centers in the town, stopping a 2.6 million sq ft, 1.4 gigawatt data center from being built. newjersey.news12.com/2026/05/20/m... #datacenter #ai #datawarehouse #millville #newjersey #energy #electricity

Have you signed on to the letter to New York Attorney General? We want the NY Green Amendment enforced, as voted for by a vast majority of the state. Sign on to the letter today: delawareriverkeeper.org/new-yorks-gr... #NYGreenAmendment #CleanAir #CleanWater #Climate

Around a third of the world's fertilizer travels through the #straitofHormuz. With the war and tariffs still going on, farmers may be looking at biosolids as fertilizer, but that can be problematic as we explore n our next webinar. May 27th at 7:00pm. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

To better understand how Combined Sewer Overflows are affecting our waterways, we're recruiting volunteers in the Philadelphia area to help monitor them once a week. If interested, please sign up here! bit.ly/CSOMonitor

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Berks Nature invite you to join us for a hike and advocacy workshop, June 2nd, 5:30pm at The Nature Center in Reading, PA. If interested, please join us and invite your friends too! givebutter.com/hike-and-adv... #advocacy #watershed #environment

NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting comments regarding the Camp FIMFO luxury resort project's Pollutant Discharge Permit Application, which is due June 5th. Send DEC a message here: bit.ly/FIMFOPERMIT

After a brief hiatus, our #Riverwatch is back this Friday in a new format! This first episode will take a deep dive into the Delaware Riverkeeper Network’s storied history with the critically endangered Atlantic Sturgeon of the Delaware River. Catch it Friday, May 22nd at noon! bit.ly/NewRiverwatch

Reacting to the news. In 2024, we celebrated when the EPA finally instituted safe drinking water standards for toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals". But just this week, the EPA announced their intention to remove these regulations.

Press Release: Delaware Riverkeeper Network Statement on EPA rollback of PFAS safe drinking water regulations ============= Read the full press release here: drive.google.com/file/d/1RVem... #PFAS #DrinkingWater #EPA #foreverchemcials #Darkwaters #environment #waterquality

Heads up folks! Our Schuylkill River Paddle will now take place Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th. While spots are currently full, you can join the waitlist by registering here. bit.ly/LTPwithDRN

Are we fertilizing our fields with toxic chemicals? We're hosting a webinar on May 27th, 7:00pm covering biosolids application on farm fields in Pennsylvania. Join us. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Hundreds of people attended the virtual town hall on Wednesday and the concerns were many. The lack of transparency and information, tax breaks, local ordinances and zoning laws, affordability, quality of life, and water and energy were major concerns. insideclimatenews.org/news/1405202...

Comment on Camp FIMFO's SPDES permit application to NYSDEC by June 5th! WE NEED YOUR HELP TO TELL DEC THAT CONSIDERATION OF THIS APPLICATION IS PREMATURE AND AN INAPPROPRIATE USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES. More information and talking points here: bit.ly/FIMFOPERMIT

Just a reminder that you can join us this Saturday 10:30am to 1:00pm for a little fishing demo and practice on the Schuylkill River right in Pottstown. Great for people of all ages, especially those wanting to learn. Equipment provided. Register here (free): bit.ly/LTFwithDRN

On May 14, 2026, Delaware Riverkeeper Network submitted a robust comment on a Consent Decree regarding the remediation of the toxic Bishop Tube site.

We have to keep an close eye on potential LNG projects near these communities because they're being targeted. This is a densely populated area that needs relief, not more pollution and threat of explosion. gridphilly.com/blog-home/20...

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

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

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

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

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...

" “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... >>

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

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

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

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

"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...

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...

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

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...

"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

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

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

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

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

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...

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!

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...

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...

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

Pennsylvanians don't want these detention facilities in their communities. Keep DHS and ICE warehouses out. www.citizenstandard.com/news/local/e...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...