Success: Fracking Banned in Delaware River Watershed

After a decade-long battle with local governments, four states have finally come together to enact a complete and permanent ban on fracking in the Delaware River Watershed. This critically important basin covers parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, and provides clean water to millions of people and countless animals and plants. Fracking in any of these delicate ecosystems would have undoubtedly caused contamination, ruin, and illness. Fortunately, the Governors of all four states unanimously passed the new legislation to the relief of citizens and organizations like the Delaware River Frack Ban Coalition.

This petition initially brought our attention to the potential fracking ban some time ago, garnering support and raising awareness. Campaigns across the country combined into a staggering 100,000 people from local and national communities coming together to support the ban, and a subsequent aggregation of social media protests, emails, and petitions made government officials aware of how crucial many considered this cause. The river has been previously recognized by Congress for outstanding cleanliness, and regulations will ensure that continues for future generations. This historic win will be remembered by locals who rely on clean water for years to come.

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