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SRBC Holds Business Meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - SRBC held its quarterly business meeting in Harrisburg, Pa. on December 4, 2025. Among its actions, the Commission: adopted the 2026 regulatory program fee schedule; approved a grant amendment with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; approved a grant amendment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; extended one emergency certificate; and acted on 14 regulatory program water projects, tabling one.

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Climate Change in the Susquehanna River Basin - Review the Commission's assessment of regional climate projections and their impact on future hydrologic extremes. Learn how these changes may influence flood risk, drought conditions, and overall water resource management in the basin.

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Monthly Minute November 2025 - A 60 second summary of what's been happening at the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

• Pumping 90 million gallons of water into the Susquehanna River! More about the Billmeyer Quarry's role as a drought mitigation asset.

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SRBC to Hold Business Meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - SRBC is conducting its quarterly business meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Harrisburg, Pa. The Commissioners will consider action on several items, including: adoption of the 2026 regulatory program fee schedule; approval of one grant agreement and two grant amendments; extension of an emergency certificate; and action on 14 regulatory program water project applications.

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Seeking Drought Resiliency Projects - Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Now Open - SRBC will award up to $6 million in funding through its Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program as part of the agency’s commitment to improving the drought resiliency of our basin. Since its launch in 2021, the program has awarded nearly $27 million to more than 80 projects.

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The Guardian (Fall 2025) - 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 Fall 2025 topics include:

• Hydropower Relicensing (Executive Director Message)
• Seeking Drought Resiliency Projects
• Watching Low Flows, Taking Action
• Podcasts & Publications
• Amish Liaison Project
• Student Salt Sampling with SRBC
• Downstream Happenings

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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Annual Report 2024 - The 2024 annual report highlights the remarkable achievements and continued dedication of our staff and partners in managing and maintaining the Susquehanna River Basin.

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SRBC Releases Natural Gas Industry Water Use Report - SRBC has released a Natural Gas Industry Water Use update. The report details the industry’s water use data in the Susquehanna River Basin between 2019 and 2023. The data are presented in an easy-to-follow, interactive story map.

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