Protect Aquatic Life in the Delaware River

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Document: EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0222-0001

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Dear Administer Regan,

I am reaching out as a concerned businessperson to emphasize the importance of finalizing the most robust ruling on the proposed revision to the aquatic life-designated use and dissolved oxygen water quality criteria in the Delaware River.

I appreciate your acknowledgment of the urgency to take decisive action to safeguard the Delaware River's aquatic life, thereby preserving the unique biodiversity crucial to our regional economy. An increase in dissolved oxygen not only supports the flourishing of biodiversity but is also projected to yield significant economic benefits, ranging from $44 million to $62 million annually.

The positive impacts extend beyond ecological considerations, resonating with various sectors such as real estate and recreation. By prioritizing water quality restoration and the protection of aquatic life, there is the potential to create a cascade of benefits that will positively affect all communities within the estuary.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I trust that your commitment to preserving the Delaware River's ecological balance will result in a ruling that reflects the urgency and significance of this issue.

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Summary

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule to revise aquatic life-designated use and dissolved oxygen water quality criteria for the Delaware River. The EPA proposed “standards to Protect Aquatic Life in the Delaware River, to ensure that the aquatic life designated uses and dissolved oxygen criteria are set at levels that protect all life stages of oxygen-sensitive species in those zones of the Delaware River, including two species of sturgeon that are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.” This crucial initiative is not only a step towards ecological preservation but also has the potential to generate substantial economic benefits, estimated to range between $44 million to $62 million annually for the region. Let's unite in urging the EPA to finalize this ruling!

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