Delaware Canal 21

“Expenses office 1,046 information technology 553 travel 1,527 conferences 699 insurance 1,352 other expenses 867 total 6,044”

“Pledges receivable 60,275 33,550 total 60,275 33,550”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,257 3,037”

“The mission of delaware canal 21 is to identify, organize, secure and support public and private partnerships and new funding sources to supplement the state park maintenance and capital budgets for the delaware canal and towpath. The park needs and deserves expanded resources to 1) to assure that the canal is fully watered from end to end on a reliable basis, 2) to assure that the canal has adequate maintenance, including preventive maintenance, and sufficient long-range planning to enable the canal to be watered reliably, and 3) to assure adequate public access to the canal throughout its length.”

“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 2018, delaware canal 21 advanced such a model and garnered support at both the state level (pa-dcnr and pa-dced) as well as the county level (bucks and northampton). This lays the groundwork for a formal feasibility study to commence in 2019.”

“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 2018, delaware canal 21 brought in the leadership from nj's delaware & raritan canal to share their highly successful strategies with pa's delaware canal management.”

“Trail program - this program seeks to improve the delaware canal towpath trail and public access to that trail for all populations. In 2018-2019, delaware canal 21 is conducting trail improvement planning projects at the following locations: 1) easton portal - head of the canal and linkage to downtown easton 2) i-95 / scudders falls portal - at a new junction point w/ nj d&r canal 3) yardley towpath -elevating portions of trail to address chronic flooding 4) bristol portal - revitalize and daylight the final mile of the canal”

“Water program - this program's goal is to ensure the delaware canal is fully watered for its entire 60 miles. In 2018, delaware canal 21 continued to pursue installation of pumps in strategic locations with the aim of augmenting the water flow in the canal whenever required by maintenance, construction or weather. In 2018-2019, delaware canal 21 is conducting the following water studies: 1) hydraulics w/ focus on morrisville flooding (flow rates, overflows, etc.) 2) water loss prevention (sinkholes, materials, etc.) 3) water quality monitoring in addition the company received 12,708 donated services, which is not reflected on this form 990 per instructions.”