River Demonstrators Demand Complete Fracking Ban

Canoeists display banner on Delaware River against fracking and its waste

What: Canoeists will display a banner proclaiming “Defend the Delaware; Ban Fracking and Frack Waste” on the Delaware River as they launch a canoe trip from Bordentown, NJ and when they land at Bristol, PA

When: Tuesday, August 21, 11:00 am

Where: Bordentown Beach, go to 100 West Park St. Bordentown, NJ 08505, and continue to the end of Park St. The beach has a boat ramp on Crosswicks Creek at the confluence with the Delaware River.

Why: Representatives of organizations and residents are calling for a COMPLETE ban on fracking, a ban on wastewater produced by fracking, and a ban on water withdrawals for fracking and they are working to stop a plan by Elcon to build a hazardous waste facility across from Bordentown in Bucks County on the river. They will display a banner that expresses the goal of their campaign to stop fracking and the import of frack waste from commencing anywhere in the Delaware River Watershed.

NOTE: Anyone who wants to join the canoe trip must have their own boat and must register ahead of time with Mercer County Chapter of NJ Sierra Club: Leona@pineypaddlers.com.

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