February 19, 2024

Bomb Trains Along the Delaware River?

‘Bomb Trains’
Poly Vinyl Chloride
Ethane Cracker Plants
Ted Waddell’s Train Bomb Coverage in the River Reporter
Petition to Ban LNG on Trains in the DRB


Please register now for EPA Webinar on Banning Vinyl Chloride 2.20.24, at 1:00 – …

December 16, 2023

Visit the DCS Storefront in Narrowsburg, NY

The DCS (Damascus Citizens for Sustainability) Storefront Project would like to invite you to a Meet and Greet on December 17th!

This event will take place from 1:00- 3:00 at the DCS Storefront, 25 Main Street, across from …

November 26, 2023

PA Plan to Charge for Greenhouse Gas Dumping Stopped by State Court

Governor Shapiro will appeal the Commonwealth Court decision to the PA Supreme Court.
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The Commonwealth Court’s decision can be found here.


Carbon dioxide (“CO2”), a greenhouse gas, is accelerating climate change, with drastic …

November 14, 2023

DCS Comments at Nov. 13 DRBC Hearing on Rule Changes

I made the comments below at the Nov.13 DRBC hearing on its proposed rule changes. YOU can submit written comments from now until Nov. 30. PLEASE DO SO. The proposed rule changes will have a negative impact on our environment

November 8, 2023

PA Gov.’s Agreement with Fracker Will Harm People’s Health

Gov. Shapiro Announces Agreement with CNX on Fracking Health Measures, Says New Regulations Coming


As PA Attorney General, Mr. Shapiro was actually face to face with people impacted by fracking. What money compensates for someone losing their health or a

October 21, 2023

Politics and the PA Supreme Court: VOTE Nov. 7!

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Check out the DCS voter registration guide for DE, NJ, NY and PA.


It’s election season in Pennsylvania. One of two candidates for the open Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat will be chosen on …

October 19, 2023

What’s Going On With PA’s Green Amendment?

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Download the Green Amendments of Pennsylvania, New York and Montana as a pdf.


Pennsylvania has a Green Amendment. It is very similar to Montana’s Green Amendment. So why haven’t we seen a similar …

October 4, 2023

Non-Chemical Deer Repellent

From DCS & PlantNative – a non-chemical Deer Repellent!

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DEER HATE EGGS!

In addition to the mixtures and products below, just egg and water will repel them – and eggshells are VERY good. I’ve …

September 5, 2023

Big Win for the Environment in Montana

Pennsylvania has its own Environmental Rights Amendment, passed unanimously over 50 years ago. It says, in part: “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic, and esthetic values

June 19, 2023

How WE Can Help Save and Rehab the Skinners Falls – Milanville BRIDGE

You can submit your comment to restore and save the Bridge by June 25 (directions below).

Our treasured, and currently closed, Skinners Falls – Milanville Bridge (the Bridge) is essentially on trial for its life. PennDOT, the lead agency and …

May 14, 2023

When We Need a Lawyer to Get the Job Done

When we need a lawyer to get the job done.


DCS has worked with some excellent environmental attorneys over the years, the latest being Lauren Williams, to keep fracking out of the Delaware River Basin. Together, with your support,

May 13, 2023

How Niggling About a Definition Kept Poison Out of Your Backyard

What’s in a name? How niggling about a definition kept poison out of your backyard.


Sharp eyes at DCS, and brilliant legal advocacy, get the DRBC to close a gaping loophole in their regulations, keeping toxic frack waste out

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