We Are Yorklyn
We aim to do what DNREC will not.
The Auburn Valley Master Plan’s original vision was to create a public/private partnership that would be sensitive to the community’s history, culture, and aesthetic. In the past 13 years DNREC has shifted the goalposts - from what was an admirable conservation effort - to a slew of financially-motived development projects that will work to undo the over $7,000,000 worth of land remediation that has been done in the Auburn Valley since 2003.
Our goal is simple: get DNREC to respect our history, environment, and future quality of life, and give Yorklyn a voice in any plan or vision that affects its community.
History
Yorklyn, DE’s history is that of a factory town. From the mid 1800s onward, it was home to a variety of factories. In 2003, Tropical Storm Henri ripped through Delaware, flooding the Yorklyn valley and ultimately precipitating the bankruptcy of NVF in 2009. That’s where this story begins.
Preservation
Ready to take the next step? Find out how you can help preserve Yorklyn & the Auburn Valley.