Overview

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) initiated a research program in 2010 to support the SRBC mission and the activities of its member jurisdictions in managing the water resources of the Susquehanna River Basin (basin). Through this new initiative, SRBC encourages applied research that will support innovative, science-based planning and management for the sustainable use and development of the basin’s water resources.

Throughout its history, SRBC has always supported “sound science” to support water quality, quantity, and ecosystem management. As demands on the basin’s water resources have increased, targeted research is needed to better understand critical and emerging issues, find effective and innovative solutions, and help resolve water resource issues and controversies.

Goals of SRBC’s water resource research program are to:

• Provide leadership and coordination for applied water resource research.
• Support activities identified by SRBC and other agencies and organizations in the Comprehensive Plan for the Water Resources of the Susquehanna River Basin and SRBC’s Water Resources Program.
• Identify key areas where additional research is needed.
• Encourage public and private support for needed research projects.
• Enhance the understanding of critical water resource issues.
• Build research partnerships, facilitate collaboration, and avoid duplication of effort.