The Christina Conservancy is a vibrant grassroots organization that facilitates actions for a clean and healthy Christina River and watershed.
About Us
Mission, Vision & Goals
Mission The mission of the Christina Conservancy is to promote the preservation, restoration, and appreciation of the historic and natural resources of the Christina River watershed. The Conservancy seeks to achieve this mission by providing financial support, advocacy support, communication, education, and leadership in cooperation with state and local agencies, other non-profit organizations, businesses, residents, …
Our History
The Christina Conservancy – Our History! One cannot relate the history of the Christina River without noting that Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle took place on its banks at Cooch’s Bridge, just south of Newark, on September 3, 1777. Before the opening of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the Christina River was part of an …
Board of Directors
CHRISTINA CONSERVANCY, INC. 1201 Orange Street, Suite 640, Wilmington, DE 19801 John L. Williams President Martha C. Narvaez Vice-President Kimberly A. Brinson Secretary Dennis Williams Treasurer Directors Jennifer A. Adkins Marianne B. Cinaglia John Harrod James E. Jordan, Jr Sally O’Byrne Matt Sarver Travis Smith, Sr. Kendall L. Sommers Advisors David J. Athey Colleen M. …
Projects
Current and ongoing projects Annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup Help clean the single most important natural resource in our region – the waterways. The Christina River Watershed provides 75% of the public water supply for residents and businesses in New Castle County. A solid effort is needed annually to improve wildlife habitat and keep each …
Press Releases
Recent Press Sen. Carper, Gov. Carney, Conservation Groups Hail Christina River Project and Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (EINPresswire 8/20/21) ‘Something we should all do’: Carney, DNREC Sec. join local clean-up effort in Bear ahead of Earth Day (WDEL 4/15/21) Would you swim in the Christina River? It may soon be possible (The News Journal 10/12/20) …
Sponsors
THANK YOU to 2020 Sponsors of the Christina River Watershed Cleanup: INC Now Agilent Artesian Water Delaware City Refinery Sallie Mae Delmarva Power New Castle Conservation District RK&K Keogh Contracting Company Delaware Disc Golf NSDAR Cooch’s Bridge Chapter And to past Christina Conservancy Sponsors, Donors, and Patrons for your generosity. Artesian Water Company BASF …
Contact Us
Christina Conservancy Inc. 1201 Orange Street, Suite 640 Wilmington, Delaware 19801 christinaconservancyinc@gmail.com