About the State of the Susquehanna
Partners
Susquehanna River Basin Commission
Susquehanna River
Heartland Coalition
Funding for the 2010 State of the Susquehanna was provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3, to advance and raise awareness of the agency’s
“Healthy Waters Priority” program.
The quality of the Susquehanna watershed has been transformed in recent decades in many ways, including an overall improvement in water quality and an engaged citizenry dedicated to protecting the basin’s environment. While many challenges remain and new ones will surely surface, it is important to step back and take measure of where the Susquehanna watershed stands today.
The 2010 State of the Susquehanna report is intended to do just that. The report details the watershed’s overarching issues, in the form of seven indicators, and provides information on each of them. A special feature on the Susquehanna basin’s connection to the Chesapeake Bay also is featured.
The Healthy Waters Program is an initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 to garner partnerships to more effectively protect our water resources. This approach includes using the best available data to maximize restoration and protection through coordination and partnerships. Four priority pollutants are emphasized: nutrients, pathogens, sediments and toxics, all of which are addressed in the 2010 State of the Susquehanna Report. Holistic, watershed-based, coordinated management of water resources is critical for Healthy Waters in the Susquehanna basin.