Delaware River Basin Commission

December 7, 2022 | 5:13 PM

Fracking wastewater is banned from watershed by Delaware River Basin Commission

The Delaware River Basin Commission said its decision will control future pollution, protect public health and preserve the waters of the basin.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

February 25, 2021 | 1:21 PM

Agency permanently bans fracking near Delaware River

A regulatory agency that’s responsible for the water supply of more than 13 million people in four Northeastern states voted Thursday to permanently ban natural gas drilling and fracking near a crucial waterway, asserting that gas development poses an unacceptable threat.

By Michael Rubinkam/AP

January 12, 2021 | 5:49 PM

Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers sue over Delaware River drilling ban

Senate Republicans say the Delaware River Basin Commission doesn’t have the authority to impose a moratorium on fracking in the basin.

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

June 13, 2019 | 5:15 PM

Environmentalists call for full fracking ban in the Delaware River watershed

By Joe Hernandez/WHYY

September 13, 2017 | 4:18 PM

Regulators take step to ban fracking near Delaware River

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

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