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May 2009

SRBC, Army Corps, Libous and Regional Leaders Dedicate $7.6 Million Whitney Point Lake Project
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) were joined today by Senator Tom Libous, Assemblyman Gary Finch, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Assemblyman Clifford Crouch, Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala and Broome County Legislator Ronald Keibel to dedicate the Whitney Point Lake modification project at the Whitney Point Lake Reservoir, Dorchester Park, Broome County, N.Y. Read More

SRBC Assessing Water Resource Availability and Challenges in Morrison Cove
Best Management Practices to Be Recommended to Reduce Impacts on Water Resources
SRBC is studying the watersheds within Morrison Cove to assess the area’s water resource availability, challenges and potential conflicts. The Cove covers portions of Bedford and Blair Counties and includes the Roaring Spring community, which SRBC in 2005 identified as a potentially water resource stressed area. Read More


SRBC Commission Meeting to Take Place on June 18. 2009
The SRBC quarterly meeting will take place in Binghamton, New York on June 18, 2009. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn-Binghamton Downtown. Read More.

SRBC Drought Coordination Committee Convenes, Water Challenges Expected in Lower Susquehanna Region if Rainfall Deficits Continue
On April 1, SRBC convened its interagency Drought Coordination Committee to assess growing impacts to water resources in the Susquehanna basin due to ongoing precipitation shortfalls. Three consecutive months of shortfalls have caused streams and groundwater levels to drop well below normal for this time of the year, particularly in the Lower Susquehanna region in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Read more.

Robert Hughes of EPCAMR Receives SRBC's William Jeanes Environmental Excellence Award
SRBC recently presented the Commission's sixth William W. Jeanes, Sr. Award for Environmental Excellence to Robert E. Hughes for his commitment and dedication to abandoned mine reclamation and abandoned mine drainage (AMD) remediation. Robert Hughes is the executive director of the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR)--a nonprofit organization covering 16 counties in eastern Pennsylvania. The Jeanes Award honors organizations and individuals who contribute to the protection of water quality.
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Robert Hughes (left) receives award from
SRBC Chair Dr. Robert Summers of Maryland


SRBC Adopts 2009 Water Resources Program
SRBC is required by the Susquehanna River Basin Compact (Article 14, Section 14.2) to annually produce and adopt a Water Resources Program (WRP) that lists projects and facilities to be undertaken by SRBC and other governmental and non-governmental interests to meet the water resource needs of the Susquehanna basin. The 2009 Water Resources Program was adopted by the commissioners on March 12, 2009, and it includes input from SRBC, 15 federal agencies, 9 state agencies, 12 regional, county and local agencies, and 14 non-governmental entities. The 80-page WRP is now available on SRBC's web site at www.srbc.net/planning/water-resources2009.htm. For hard copies, email srbc@srbc.net or call (717) 238-0423, ext. 302.

Projects Approved at March 12 SRBC Meeting
At the March 12 business meeting in Scranton, Pa., SRBC approved 42 applications for water withdrawals and/or consumptive water uses, tabled seven projects and rescinded three projects. In addition, the Commission also adopted a "Records Processing Fee Schedule". Read More.

Congressman Holden Secures $1 Million For SRBC to Enhance Flood Mitigation, Protect Water Supplies and Manage Low River Flows
Congressman Tim Holden (D-PA Dist. 17) and SRBC today announced the restoration of SRBC’s federal funding through the FY-09 Omnibus spending bill that was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama last week. The $1 million appropriation will help SRBC enhance its efforts to mitigate floods, protect water supplies, manage low flows, coordinate droughts and help restore migratory fish to the Susquehanna River and tributaries. Read More

SRBC Commission Meeting to Take Place on March 12, 2009
The SRBC quarterly meeting will take place in Scranton, Pennsylvania on March 12, 2009. The meeting will be held at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. Read More.

SRBC'S Revised Comprehensive Plan for Water Resources in the Susquehanna River Basin Now Available
On February 5, SRBC announced the availability of its revised Comprehensive Plan for the Water Resources of the Susquehanna River Basin, as adopted on December 4, 2008, on the web site at www.srbc.net/planning/compplanfiles.asp. SRBC is required to have a Comprehensive Plan to manage and develop the Susquehanna basin’s water resources and guide SRBC’s programs and activities. Read More.

SRBC Urges $2.4 Million for Susquehanna Flood Warning System
In early January, SRBC called on President-elect Barack Obama, Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (Maryland) and other members of Congress to provide $2.4 million in Fiscal Year 2010 to fully fund the Susquehanna Flood Forecast and Warning System (Susquehanna System). The funds are to be allocated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to direct to NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) and the U.S. Geological Survey to maintain and operate the Susquehanna System. Read More.

Projects Approved at December 4 SRBC Meeting
At the December 4 business meeting in Bel Air, Md., SRBC approved 26 applications for water withdrawals and/or consumptive water uses, tabled five projects and denied a request for extension of one emergency certificate. Read More.

SRBC Commission Meeting to Take Place on December 4, 2008
The SRBC quarterly meeting will take place in Bel Air, Maryland at 8:30 a.m. on December 4, 2008. The meeting will be held at the Harford Community College, Chesapeake Center.. Read More.

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