Delaware River Basin Commission

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Paid internships - March 27 application deadline! DRBC is hiring 3 interns to work in our Water Resources Planning Section this summer. One will focus on the Water Resources Resilience Plan, another on database management & another on water supply planning. See link in comments.

Happy First Day of Spring from the Delaware River Basin!

Wednesday, the three Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions made a joint presentation to Capitol Hill Staff. Here I am with Andrew Dehoff of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission & Kristen Bowman Kavanagh of the Delaware River Basin Commission. @PotomacCommis @DRBC1961 @SRBCnews

DRBC recently hosted @njawra's Water Leadership Forum. The Forum featured a presentation on "Water on the West: Why the East Should Care" by @RutgersU's Dr. Dan Van Abs, as well as the presentation of the 2025 Peter Homack Award to Nathaniel G. Sajdak. Thanks to all who attended!

Learn more about Fix a Leak Week: epa.gov/watersense/fix…

It's #FixALeak Week, time to check for leaks around the home, helping save #DelawareRiver Basin water resources & money! Learn more at link in comments. DRBC is an EPA Water Sense Partner. We practice & encourage sound water conservation at all times; see facts & tips ⬇️.

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DRBC staff is preparing the 2026 Delaware River and Bay Water Quality Assessment Report. Comments & input are currently being solicited from interested parties on the proposed assessment methodology. Submit comments through our online system by March 31. Info at link in comments.

Here is the link to the RFP: nj.gov/drbc/library/d…

The DRBC has published a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a consultant to assist staff in completing Phase 2 of its Water Resources Resilience Plan. There is a mandatory meeting on March 26 at 10 a.m. Proposals are due April 17. Learn more at link in comments.

March 2026 updates re: DRBC #ProjectReview: 1. Notice of Applications Received: nj.gov/drbc/programs/… 2. Pending Project Status: nj.gov/drbc/programs/… 3. One Process/One Permit Status: nj.gov/drbc/programs/

Read the 2025 Annual Hydrologic Conditions Report for the Delaware River Basin: nj.gov/drbc/programs/…

DRBC published its 2025 Annual Hydrologic Conditions Report for the Delaware River Basin. Key highlights: 💧Basin precipitation was below normal (see graphic) 💧Salt front as far upstream as Phila. Airport (norm. ~Wilmington) in Fall from dry conditions Report at link in comments

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It's National Groundwater Awareness Week, meant to highlight the sound development, management & use of groundwater. The week also reminds homeowners with private wells that it is their responsibility to annually test their well water & perform maintenance. More info in comments.

Check this out! NJ municipal and county officials, staff & consultants are invited to attend a virtual Local Government Dam Removal Workshop. When: March 25, 2026, 9–11:30 AM Host: NJ Statewide Dam Removal Partnership Cost: Free Learn more & register: njdams.org

View the complete meeting recap at nj.gov/drbc/meetings/….

DRBC thanks everyone who attended its 1Q Public Business Meeting last week. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom Webinar & livestreamed on YouTube. Get the recap, with links to the approved items (21 dockets & 1 Resolution for the Minutes) & meeting info, at link in comments.

Learn more at nj.gov/drbc/programs/…. The next sessions are on March 17 & 31.

This week, DRBC & @PennsylvaniaDEP held the first of three water loss management training sessions for water operators working in the Delaware River Basin. We had a great crowd for Tuesday's session, which focused on water audits. Learn more at the link in the comments.