What's New
Monthly Minute September 2023A 60 second summary of what's been happening at the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
- Mussel Surveying Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region Freshwater Mussel Partnership
- Video: Partnership members survey mussels in Lower Susquehanna this summer
- Silver Jackets' Flood Resiliency Tour
- Live Eel Show on the Hiawatha
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission held its quarterly business meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 14, 2023. Among its actions, the Commission: adopted the Commission's Fiscal Year 2025 budget; adopted the member jurisdiction allocations for Fiscal Year 2025; approved three grant agreements and one grant amendment; adopted a resolution regarding climate change; adopted a resolution regarding Artesian Water Maryland, Inc.'s Susquehanna River withdrawal; accepted a compliance settlement agreement and acted on 22 regulatory program water projects, with three projects being tabled.
New Local Watersheds Grant AnnouncedSRBC is announcing a new grant program aimed at supporting local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of our local watersheds. The Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant program will provide funding for community-based environmental and water resource projects or events that improve, restore or protect our Basin’s waterways.
Money for Monitoring AwardedSRBC is happy to award more than $75,000 in grant money for groundwater level monitoring efforts. In this third year of the grant program, awarded money will help 12 Commission-regulated projects purchase and install equipment to meet required monitoring and reporting of water levels.
The Guardian - the Commission's electronic newsletter, informs our stakeholders on a quarterly basis of important studies and technical projects, proposed policies and regulations, and other items of interest to residents, communities, and businesses of the Susquehanna River Basin. The Summer 2023 topics include: Surveying Streams, Restoring Rivers; Water Quality Trends -- What's Changing?; Meeting Over Mussels; Understanding the Juniata Flood Risk; SRBC Engineer Earns National Recognition; and Downstream Happenings.
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission held its quarterly business meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 15, 2023 - Among its actions, the Commission: elected officers for FY2024; reconciled the FY2024 budget; approved an agreement for an easement; adopted General Permit GP-02 Groundwater Withdrawals for Emergency Uses or Maintenance Activities; adopted the FY2024 update to the Water Resources Program; approved the extension of an emergency certificate; approved waiver of application fees; and acted on 28 water projects, including one commission-initiated modification and tabling of two projects.
SRBC to Assess Abandoned Mine Pollution in the Moshannon Creek Watershed - The SRBC has received a nearly $150,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to spearhead an in-depth investigation into abandoned mine drainage polluting the Moshannon Creek Watershed.
More than $6 Million Going to Consumptive Use Mitigation Projects - The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is happy to announce more than six million in grant funding for 23 projects that will improve the sustainability of streamflows and groundwater during times of drought.
Proposed General Permit 02 - Groundwater Withdrawals for Emergency Uses or Maintenance Activities. The Commission is proposing a new general permit that would approve the withdrawal of groundwater from wells for emergency uses or maintenance activities.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Annual Report 2022 - The 2022 annual report highlights the remarkable achievements and continued dedication of our staff and partners in managing and maintaining the Susquehanna River Basin.
River Currents Podcast: Water Auditing & Leakage Management - Three consultants share their expertise on water auditing and leakage management including water loss control techniques, water conservation, financial resiliency and environmental sustainability.
Updated Comprehensive Plan and Water Resources Program - SRBC recently adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan that outlines the vision, needs, and strategy for effectively managing the water resources of the basin over the next 20 years. The Plan will be implemented through an updated Water Resources Program that presents the priority water resources needs of the basin over the next three fiscal years and the key projects proposed to satisfy those needs.
2022 Annual Report
Our 2022 annual report highlights the remarkable achievements and continued dedication of our staff and partners in managing and maintaining the Susquehanna River Basin.
