Advocacy Success

“Parks for Cash” Plan by the PA Legislature Defeated HB 2224 began working its way through the Pennsylvania Legislature in Spring 2012. The bill would… Read More »Parks for Cash Defeated

In 2009, after many years of advocacy, citizen action, Delaware Riverkeeper Network community leadership, and debate, we marked as a victory the preservation of Petty’s… Read More »Petty’s Island Saved from Development

Prevented construction along with partners of an Incinerator along the Delaware River in Mercer County, NJ.

Key player in the effort that successfully prevented introduction of Pacific Salmonids to the Delaware River system.

Lead advocate preventing reconstruction of a new Angelica Dam in Reading, PA.

The proposed Phase I development of Pennsauken’s riverfront including Petty’s Island, as of March 21st has been withdrawn. The proposal, including construction of 1,500 new… Read More »Proposed Phase I Development on Petty’s Island Withdrawn

Organized the community to prevent a sewer extension that would result in a development boom in Hopewell Township, NJ.

Protected 2.5 acres of woodlands, wetlands and headwaters to Little Darby Creek from destruction for a detention basin. Radnor Twp., PA.

Protected the Stockton Bluffs, a forested ridge now known as Anderson Forest that drains to Brookville Hollow Creek and would otherwise be developed. Hunterdon County,… Read More »Protected the Stockton Bluffs

Saved 28 acres of woodlands and wetlands, the headwaters of Brock Creek in Bucks County, PA, from residential development.