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This land use characterization is believed to provide the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of land use for the SWAP study area, and the characterization demonstrates a consistent trend in increased development within the study area and Delaware River Watershed. 

One final trend that is evident within the study area is the protection of open space along the Delaware River, especially in Pennsylvania. 

The land surrounding the Delaware River within the Middle Delaware Subwatershed is part of the National Scenic River Corridor and contains the Delaware River National Recreation Area, which remains protected from development under Federal regulation. 

Further south, along the Neshaminy Subwatershed is the Delaware Canal State Park, which is also protected from development. 

The following figure shows the updated land use for the SWAP study area.