Delaware River Watershed Caucus Co-Chaired By Bucks Congressman

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —The Delaware River Watershed Caucus is in the hands of U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick, a Republican, has a new co-chair in State Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) as the new Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus, which safeguards the Delaware River 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,” Fitzpatrick said. “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.”

The Delaware River Basin generates $25 billion annually and delivers $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.

Fitzpatrick has long championed bipartisan solutions to protect the watershed, securing funding for conservation initiatives and prioritizing policies that balance environmental stewardship with economic growth.

As co-chair, Fitzpatrick said he will continue to lead efforts to ensure the Delaware River Basin remains a source of opportunity and sustainability.

“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,” Sherrill said.