On September 26-27, Audubon staff joined leaders from across the Delaware River Watershed gathered at Wind Creek in Bethlehem, PA for the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed's 12th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum. During the two-day meeting, participants discussed  ways to protect watershed habitat and ensure clean drinking water, along with other priorities.

Attendees came from across the Mid-Atlantic region with diverse backgrounds in nonprofits, government, and the private sector. Discussion topics  included community development, water management, and there were an array of different field trips.

Through the informative sessions, attendees learned more about the numerous conservation and habitat restoration projects happening throughout the watershed. Representatives from Pennsylvania’s executive branch also provided insight into how their departments advance environmental protection and conservation.

The forum also highlighted the importance of community building, the diverse nature of infrastructure projects built for climate resiliency, and the importance of clean water for local economies, including local breweries.   Leaders also emphasized the need for people working in conservation to link the benefits of conservation for people and local economies.

The forum provided Audubon staff with information and tools to better connect the dots of the diverse needs in the watershed and how legislation and advocacy can help us advance our work.

Click here to learn more about our conservation efforts in the Delaware River Watershed.