Moratorium on Fracking in the Delaware River Basin is Critical to Protect Our Water

The Delaware River is the longest undammed river east of the Mississippi and supplies drinking water, recreation and economic benefits to more than 15 million people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware.

Despite its importance, the river is at risk from hydraulic fracturing and related industrial development. Allowing shale gas drilling in the basin would threaten water quality, wildlife habitat and the communities that depend on clean water.

PennFuture urges the Delaware River Basin Commission to maintain its moratorium on fracking and establish a permanent ban to protect our water for current and future generations.