Upper Delaware, near Big Eddy
WASHINGTON – Congressman John Faso (R, NY19) has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives that would recognize and celebrate the natural resource value and growing economic importance of the Upper Delaware River.
The resolution was prompted by the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed.
“The Upper Delaware River watershed is tremendously important to our regional economy,” said Faso. “It attracts visitors from around the globe who come to enjoy the top notch outdoor and nature-based experiences it offers, while at the same time supporting our local businesses.”
The river is part of the National Park system and “one of the most picturesque byways in the country runs along its shore,” he said, noting that is why upstate New Yorkers “understand how important the river is to their social, cultural, and economic identity.”
The Faso resolution highlights how the Upper Delaware “is anchoring a robust regional tourism economy in Delaware and Sullivan counties in New York and how critically important that is to the people, communities, and businesses who rely on the river for their livelihood.”
“The Upper Delaware River is where it all begins,” said Kelly Mooij, interim director of the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed. “The headwaters of this river help write the story for the entire basin.”
