Delaware Canal 21

“Expenses office 1,587 30 information technology 2,573 conferences 203 insurance 995 other expenses 133 pledge write off 10,000 total 15,521”

“Pledges receivable 10,000 0 total 10,000 0”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 0 447”

“The mission of delaware canal 21 is to organize, secure and support both existing and new public and private partnerships and new funding sources and operating models in order to supplement short-term and long-term maintenance and capital improvement initiatives by the commonwealth of pennsylvania to sustain the delaware canal. We seek to have the canal fully-watered, in order to preserve its many ecological, cultural, and economic benefits. We respect the delaware canal as an enduring historic artifact, we support it as a public recreation and civic amenity, and we honor its beauty.”

“Sustainability program - this program acknowledges the delaware canal requires a level of funding that simply cannot be adequately funded by a state park system and seeks to find a "business model" whereby the canal resumes fiscal sustainability. In 2024, delaware canal 21 promoted and sought additional support for implementing the recommendations of the 2022 feasibility study (i.e. Formation of a new county-level business partner such as an authority or special services district).”

“Advocacy and education program - the aim of this program is to collect and spread ideas about how to improve the delaware canal. This ranges from educating the stewards of our public asset about best practices and technological innovation, to educating the public about both the challenges and opportunities. In 2024, delaware canal 21 primarily educated the public about the results of the feasibility study.”

“Trail program - this program seeks to improve the delaware canal towpath trail and public access to that trail for all populations. In 2024, delaware canal 21 engaged various municipalities regarding plans laid out in the delaware canal workbook.”