Mission
The Citizen Advisory Commission was established by Congress on October 31, 1988, and reauthorized in 1998. The Commission advises the Secretary of the Interior on matters pertaining to the management and operation of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, as well as on other matters affecting its surrounding communities.
Members
As of January 2007, the Commission is composed of the following 11 members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior:
ϑ 2 members from among residents of New Jersey nominated by the Governor of New Jersey
ϑ 2 members from among residents of Pennsylvania nominated by the Governor of Pennsylvania
ϑ 2 members nominated by the Superintendent of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
ϑ 5 county members, nominated by the county administration of each county,
1 member from among the residents of each of the following counties:
Sussex County NJ, Warren County NJ
Pike County PA, Monroe County PA, Northampton County PA
These members of the Commission volunteer their time and do not receive additional pay, allowance, or benefits for their services.
To Contact the Commission
Contact the Commission by writing to:
Citizen Advisory Commission
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
PO Box 284
Bushkill PA 18324