History
Over 30 Years in Action
Serving Our Community
Month XX, 1988
Delaware Riverkeeper Network is Born
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1994
Maya K. van Rossum becomes the Delaware Riverkeeper
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1996
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1998
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2000
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2005
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2010
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February 14, 2012
Act 13, Known as HB1950 Was Signed into Law
Act 13, also known as HB1950, was signed into law by Governor Corbett on February 14, 2012. This bill amended the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Act, preempting municipal zoning of oil and gas development. It also established an impact fee on natural gas.
March 29, 2012
The Delaware Riverkeeper, Dr. Mehernosh Khan, and Seven Municipalities File Suit
In response to this, DRN, Maya van Rossum in her capacity as the Delaware Riverkeeper, Dr. Mehernosh Khan, and seven municipalities filed suit on March 29, 2012 challenging the law on the grounds it violates the Pennsylvania and United States Constitutions and endangers public health, natural resources, communities and the environment. Oral argument was held before the PA Supreme Court on October 17, 2012.
2013
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issued Decision
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its decision on December 19, 2013. In that decision the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Act 13 violates the Pennsylvania Constitution on the grounds that it violates the Environmental Rights Amendment. In doing so, the Court held that the right to pure water, clean air and a healthy environment are fundamental rights that must be given high-priority consideration and protection by every level of Pennsylvania’s government.
2014
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2015
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2016
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November 1, 2017
van Rossum published her book
In 2017 van Rossum published her book The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment that lays out an inspiring new agenda for environmental advocacy, one that will finally empower people, level the playing field, and provide real hope for communities everywhere.
2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
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Month xx, 2022
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Month, xx, 2023
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2023
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2024
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2024
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