Federal funding boosts brook trout conservation in upper Delaware River watershed

Federal funding of over $3 million will support conservation efforts for brook trout in the upper Delaware River watershed. This initiative is part of a larger program that allocates more than $122 million nationwide for various conservation projects. The funding aims to improve water quality and habitat for native brook trout, which have been affected by habitat loss and pollution. Projects may include replacing road crossings and removing old dams to reconnect habitats. This tri-state initiative is the first of its kind in the region and will also benefit local drinking water supplies for over 14 million people in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.