The Lower Delaware River Management Plan (1997, National Park Service, NE Field Office and DRGP) and the Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River Study Report (1999, National Park Service, NE Field Office and DRGP) are important documents to the Delaware River Greenway Partnership as they contain important information and guidance on how to best conserve significant natural, cultural, recreational, and economic amenities in our region. The following goals were carefully developed and serve as the basis for the Lower Delaware River Management Plan: Goal 1: Water Quality Maintain existing water quality in the Delaware River and its tributaries from measurably degrading and improve it where practical. Goal 2: Natural Resources Preserve and protect the river's outstanding natural resources, including rare and endangered plan and animal species, river islands, steep slopes and buffer areas in the river corridor and along the tributaries. Goal 3: Historic Resources Preserve and protect the character of historic structures, districts and sites, including landscapes, in the river corridor. Goal 4: Recreation Encourage recreational use of the river corridor that has a low environmental and social impact and is compatible with public safety, the protection of private property and with the preservation of natural and cultural qualities of the river corridor. Goal 5: Economic Development Identify principles for minimizing the adverse impact of development within the river corridor. Goal 6: Open Space Preservation Preserve open space as a means of maximizing the health of the ecosystem, preserving scenic values, and minimizing the impact of new development in the river corridor. Return to Home Page