Bucks Congressman Leads Bipartisan Delaware River Watershed Caucus

WASHINGTON D.C. — Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) is teaming up with New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) to co-chair the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus, which is working to safeguard the basin’s environmental and economic future.

“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, Rep. 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.”

The Delaware River Basin is an economic powerhouse, generating $25 billion annually and delivering $21 billion in ecosystem goods and services each year. Spanning 23 congressional districts across five states, the watershed provides clean drinking water to more than 13 million people and supports countless recreational and ecological benefits.

“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,” said Rep. Sherrill, co-chair of the Delaware River Watershed Caucus. "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."

"We are thrilled to have Rep. Sherrill as the new co-chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus," added Marty Kane, Lake Hopatcong Foundation Board of Trustees Chair and co-chair of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed. "Rep. Sherrill has demonstrated a strong commitment to New Jersey’s environmental needs and concerns. Her district includes New Jersey's largest lake where she has been extremely active in working to address a host of challenges and deal with the impacts of climate change. It will be wonderful to see her bring this passion to the entire Delaware River watershed."

As co-chair of the caucus, Rep. Fitzpatrick has lobbied for bipartisan solutions to protect the watershed, secured funding for conservation initiatives, and prioritized policies that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth. In his continuing role as co-chair, he said he lead efforts to ensure the Delaware River Basin remains a source of opportunity and sustainability.