Lower Bucks Today

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania has announced that Representative Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey will join him as Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus. The caucus is dedicated to safeguarding the environmental and economic future of the Delaware River Basin.

“For the past several years, I have been proud to lead the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus with a focus on delivering meaningful results—securing critical investments, advancing innovative conservation efforts, and protecting one of our nation’s most invaluable natural resources,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “With my friend and neighbor across the river, Representative Sherrill, joining me as Co-Chair, we are strengthening our commitment to preserving this natural treasure. Together, we will continue to ensure that our water is clean, our regional economy keeps growing, and the entire watershed thrives for the benefit of generations to come.”

Rep. Sherrill expressed her enthusiasm for co-leading the caucus: “The Delaware River Watershed is a critical environmental and economic resource for New Jersey, which is why I am so excited to lead the Delaware River Watershed Caucus with Rep. Fitzpatrick this Congress. The Watershed helps filter our air and water, control stormwater and protect us against flooding, and provides habitats for diverse plants and animals, all while bringing tourism to the Garden State. I look forward to working with the caucus to continue to bring home federal funding to preserve and protect this important resource.”

Marty Kane from Lake Hopatcong Foundation Board of Trustees also commented on Sherrill's new role: "We are thrilled to have Rep. Sherrill as the new Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus," said Kane. "Rep. Sherrill has demonstrated a strong commitment to New Jersey’s environmental needs and concerns."

The Delaware River Basin plays a significant role in generating $25 billion annually and providing ecosystem goods valued at $21 billion each year. It supplies clean drinking water to over 13 million people across 23 congressional districts in five states.

Fitzpatrick has been a proponent of bipartisan solutions for protecting the watershed by securing funds for conservation initiatives while balancing environmental stewardship with economic growth.