Environmental Justice

Delaware Riverkeepers looking for volunteer water pollution monitors

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Riverways Coalition are seeking enthusiastic individuals that are interested in adopting a section of a creek, stream, or river in the Philadelphia region for weekly monitoring. Volunteers will conduct visual assessments of Combined Sewer Overflow outfalls at their assigned sections.

CRCQL campaigns ahead of Philly City Council vote on Reworld contract

The “Stop Trashing Our Air Act” (Bill 250768) is scheduled to be voted on by Philadelphia City Council next Thursday, April 9 at 10 a.m. This bill would ban Philly from burning their trash in Chester City at Reworld/Covanta, the largest trash incinerator in the U.S. and one of the biggest polluters in our region. CRCQL plans a rally and a “die-in” in Philadelphia ahead of the vote. The current waste contract expires on June 30.

Learn about DEP environmental grants: Maybe your project qualifies

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection administers 50 grant programs for environmental projects. 2025 grants are winding down, but you can get a jump on 2026-2027 grant requirements and qualifications. If you want to do something big or small to help the environment and you can get some financial help for your project, why not apply.

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