September 14, 2024

NO Incinerator for the Catskills!

Hear Radio Catskill interview DCS Director Arrindell and Rebekah Creshkoff, Co-Founder of Beyond Plastics, on the Sullivan County Waste Management Plan.

Download a Summary of the Sullivan County Waste Management Plan as a pdf.

Comments on the Waste Management Plan

May 19, 2024

Save the Date: Rare DRBC Meeting Wed. June 5 in Narrowsburg, NY

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) will hold its second-quarter business meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:30 AM. This meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY.

April 26, 2024

How WE Can Save the Skinners Falls Bridge

How WE Can Help Save and Rehab the Skinners Falls – Milanville BRIDGE
originally published as a River Reporter “My View” article in June, 2023 – updated April 25, 2024 by B. Arrindell, Director, Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS)
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December 10, 2023

DCS is at WORK for and with YOU!

Download the DCS Appeal Newsletter, detailing our accomplishments and work to be done, as a pdf.
YOUR DONATION TODAY enables us to continue working for YOU!.


DCS at work:  protecting water, the environment, and health for all

 

People Power

November 7, 2023

Say NO to DRBC Rule Changes that Threaten Public Input

Fight for Open Government!

Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Rule Changes Threaten Public Input on Environmental Impacts

Proposed Rulemaking to shut down public disclosure and participation in the decisions that the DRBC makes regarding the Delaware River, the Delaware River

September 30, 2023

Pennsylvania Climate Convergence, October 1 – 2

Welcome to the 2023 Pennsylvania Climate Convergence! On October 1 & 2, people from across Pennsylvania will be converging in Harrisburg to change the conversation on climate change.

Here are DCS Director Barbara Arrindell’s comments to the Climate Convergence:

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September 18, 2023

Community Members Rally to End Fossil Fuels

At noon on September 17, 2023, community members held a rally in Narrowsburg, NY to call for an end to fossil fuels. Speaking about the rally, DCS Director Barbara Arrindell said: “We’re here on the Narrowsburg bridge today, September 17, …

September 10, 2023

March to End Fossil Fuels 9/17

On Sunday, September 17th, a broad coalition of over 1,200 climate and environmental justice groups is planning a massive demonstration in NYC during the United Nations Climate Action Summit. There will be a week of action prior to the march, …

August 5, 2023

Are You Registered to VOTE? DCS Makes it EASY!

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

DCS is making voter registration forms and voting calendars, for the Delaware River Basin States, available. We are hoping to facilitate people signing up to vote, or making changes to their voting status, if they …

December 1, 2022

Tell DRBC Before Dec. 7 Meeting: NO Frack Waste in the Basin

Tell the DRBC before their December 7 Business Meeting: Vote for a COMPLETE ban on fracking! That means NO Importation of Frack Wastewater and NO Exportation of Water from the Delaware River Watershed for Fracking!


Register to attend the meeting

November 22, 2022

DCS Working to Pass the Birds & Bees Protection Act in NY

DCS Joins Forces with the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pollinator Pathway to help PASS THE BIRDS & BEES PROTECTION ACT in New York.

DCS has been protecting public health, educating individuals, officials and organizations, and taking precautionary actions

September 21, 2022

Tell DRBC NO Frack Waste

Our clean drinking water is at risk! Sign this petition telling the DRBC to BAN the import of toxic frack waste into the Delaware River Basin.

New York City’s award winning, wonderful tap water is imperiled by the Delaware River …

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