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DRBC-hosted N.J. Watershed Ambassador's Outreach Events for Earth Week 2013 The Americorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program is an environmental community service program administered by the N.J.…

Philadelphia-area Premiere of "Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot"A free screening of the film "Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot" will take place on Wednesday, May…

More than 30 years ago, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and its members started Drinking Water Week, held annually during the first full week in May. Over the years, it has grown into an event celebrated across the United…

  (From L to R) DRBC's Steve Tambini, Namsoo Suk, and John Yagecic take questions after their session on DRBC Water Quality Management. Photo by DRBC. The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) recently held its 8th biennial…

  DRBC's Major Macro was a huge hit at Frenchtown'sRiverfest. Adults and kids alike got to become thisscience superhero, complete with waders, snorkel,and net, everything you need to study bugs inthe river! Photo by DRBC. Sunday,…

  The USGS' Ecomapper, an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle,was deployed recently in the Delaware River & Bay to collectvarious data parameters. Photo by DRBC. Earlier this month, teams from the United States Geological Survey's…

If you're a resident of the New York portion of the Delaware River Basin, you may have seen new road signage pop up a month or so ago! Thanks to the support and efforts of the New York State Department of Transportation, as well as those…

  Michele Putnam. Photo courtesy of NJDEP.  At its 3Q Business Meeting held on September 10, 2020, DRBC honored Michele Putnam for her service to the State of New Jersey and the Delaware River Basin Commission. Michele recently…

  White House ceremonial signing of the Delaware RiverBasin Compact, November 2, 1961.  On October 27, 1961, the Delaware River Basin Compact became law, forming the Delaware River Basin Commission. The DRBC was the country's…

  2021: 51 Years of Earth Day! Even though the pandemic has halted in-person outreach events and festivals for a second year in a row, it has not stopped people from getting together to celebrate the Earth and highlight ways we all can…

Bacteria Monitoring in the Delaware Estuary Staff will be busy this summer with several monitoring efforts to support various DRBC water quality monitoring programs. DRBC staff…

The Importance of Information Sharing This fall, DRBC staff shared their expertise several water resource management conferences. Their presentations highlighted various Commission…

Caring for Its Communities: DRBC Targets Two Plastic Pollution Hotspots for Cleanups Tacony Creek Park DRBC and TTF staff pose for a photo after a successfulcleanup. Photo courtesy of TTF.…

DRBC staff take a group photo after packing over 100boxes for MSF's Send Hunger Packing Program.Photo by DRBC. While the main efforts of DRBC staff are focused on managing and protecting the shared interstate waters of the…

Each year, March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. Designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, World Water Day is meant to highlight the importance of water resources around the world and raise awareness about…

In 2022, Earth Day celebrates 52 years of environmental awareness, education and action, highlighting ways we can all work as partners to protect and improve our natural resources, especially our water resources. This year's theme…

The DRBC setup on Lewis Island at the LambertvilleShadFest. Photo by the DRBC. After two long years, the Lambertville ShadFest returned in 2022! And, DRBC staff was happy to get back out in the field and interact with the…

The DRBC's Bailey Adams (far L), Elizabeth Brown (2ndfrom L) and Stacey Mulholland (R) pose with EPA Region3 Administrator Adam Ortiz at the DRBC's informationtable at World Environment Day. Photo by the DRBC. The DRBC recently…

DRBC staff talk with local youth about baseball's connection to the Delaware River Basin. Photo by the DRBC. The DRBC recently participated in the Trenton Juneteenth Celebration, held at Mill Hill Park in Trenton, N.J. Hosted…

Over the past 24 hours, many locations in the Delaware River Basin have received roughly 2-3 inches of rain. Many coastal locations along the tidal Delaware River and Delaware Bay experienced significant tidal flooding, and as with any…

The DRBC volunteer team. Photo by the DRBC. While the main efforts of DRBC staff are focused on managing and protecting the shared interstate waters of the Delaware River Basin, they also care about helping out in our local…

On October 18, 2022, the Clean Water Act (CWA) turns 50! This important law provided the ability for the federal government to regulate pollution and, most importantly, provided the necessary funding to improve wastewater…

(from L to R) DRBC's Kate Schmidt, Kyle McAllister and Bailey Adams; NJDEP's Jamilah Harris and the City of Trenton's Ed Butler. Photo by the DRBC. Another successful Trenton Youth Fishing Derby was held earlier this month at…

The DRBC is sharing information about the Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") public process, which is now underway, in support of a proposed rule to upgrade water quality standards in the Delaware River Estuary. The rule would…

Fix a Leak Week takes place annually each March. The week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fixing household leaks, conserving water and reducing water waste. The event is sponsored by the U.S.…

This spring, DRBC staff has participated in several partner events throughout the Delaware River Basin. Creating connections with stakeholders and partners is an important strategic goal of the DRBC. In…

This May, DRBC staff participated in several outreach events throughout the Delaware River Basin. Staff enjoy interacting with our publics and stakeholders, educating about clean water and how we work to…

DRBC staff on the 2023 Delaware River Sojourn.Photo by the DRBC. Sojourners paddling the Delaware River. Photo courtesy of Explore Warren County. One of the best ways to learn about a river is to get on it. Interested, but…

DRBC staff on the 2023 Delaware River Sojourn.Photo by the DRBC. Sojourners paddling the Delaware River. Photo courtesy of Explore Warren County. One of the best ways to learn about a river is to get on it. Interested, but…

The DRBC knows that you can't manage what you don't measure and employs a robust water quality monitoring program to ensure criteria are being met. Right now, our summer monitoring season is in full…

The bulldozer starts by breaking up the concretetop of Dam #1 on the Bushkill Creek. Theexcavation work was done by Flyway Excavating.Photo by the DRBC. The mainstem Delaware River is undammed for 330 miles, from its headwaters…

Rountable attendees discuss the importance of shared water resource management. Photo by the DRBC. Earlier this month, the DRBC, U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean (D; PA-4) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered…

Delaware River Festival: September 9 DRBC staff (blue shirts) talk to people at the DelawareRiver Festival. Photo by the DRBC. Click for larger image. Earlier this month, DRBC…

DRBC Participates in Awards Ceremonies Honoring Recreation, Community & Clean Water UDC 35th Annual River Valley Awards Members of the Delaware River Sojourn Steering Committee accept…

The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed held their 11th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum last month, bringing together over 300 watershed advocates to collaborate and build capacity for environmental conservation…

President Kennedy hosted Basin state governors and others for a ceremonial signing of the Delaware RiverBasin Compact on Nov. 2, 1961.Click for larger image. When the Delaware River Basin Compact became law in the four Basin…

Over the past 24 hours, many locations in the Delaware River Basin have received more than 2-3 inches of rain. Areas in Delaware and in portions of Southwestern N.J. have received more than 5 inches of rain. Many coastal locations…