What is another word for Delaware River?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛlɐwˌe͡ə ɹˈɪvə] (IPA)

The Delaware River is a major river on the east coast of the United States. Some synonyms for the Delaware River include the Delaware, the Big D, and the Delaware Bay. The river runs 419 miles from its source in the Catskill Mountains of New York to its mouth in Delaware Bay. The Delaware River forms a natural border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey and provides a vital source of drinking water to millions of people in the region. It is also an important transportation route for goods and services, including petroleum, grain, and coal. The Delaware River is an important part of the history and culture of the United States and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  • Delaware River Power Squadron is dedicated to boating safety through education and civic activities in several locations in Philadelphia while also serving the boating public throughout southern Pennsylvania, the Delaware River, and the Chesapeake Bay.
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  • Mr. Speaker, Delaware River's regional ports handle approximately 58 million tons of cargo yearly.
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  • Mr. Speaker, the Delaware River deepening project is important for my constituents, for our region and for the entire nation. I trust that, when they examine the facts about it, every one of my colleagues will join me in supporting it.
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