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SRBC Holds Business Meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - SRBC held its quarterly business meeting in Harrisburg, Pa. on September 24, 2025. Among its actions, the Commission: adopted a preliminary FY2027 budget; adopted the member jurisdiction allocation requests for FY2027; approved a grant amendment with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; approved two settlements of regulatory violations; and acted on 22 regulatory program water projects, tabling one.

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

• SRBC's Eels in the Classroom program expands to New York State!
• The Commission is closely monitoring hyperscale data center development in the basin for sustainable water usage
• New podcast with the MSRKA on how we're involved with data centers
• SRBC scientists help Franklin & Marshall College install water quality monitoring equipment in the Little Conestoga Creek

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SRBC to Hold Business Meeting in Harrisburg,PA - SRBC is conducting its quarterly business meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Harrisburg, Pa. The Commissioners will consider action on several items, including: the Commission’s Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget; member jurisdiction allocation requests for Fiscal Year 2027; a grant amendment with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; two settlements of regulatory violations; and action on 22 regulatory program water projects.

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SRBC seeks Compliance Specialist 1 - SRBC has an exciting career opportunity available located in its Harrisburg office. The candidate must have a good understanding of basic hydrologic concepts and be familiar with hands-on applications of water metering systems.

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SRBC to Hold Public Hearing - Seeking Comments on Water Project Applications - SRBC will hold a public hearing on July 31, 2025 to review various water withdrawal and consumptive use project applications. Those projects will be presented for Commission action at the next business meeting on September 24, 2025.

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The Guardian (Summer 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 Summer 2025 topics include:

• Preparation is Power (Executive Director’s Message)
• Inspection Information Now Accessible Online
• SRBC 2024 Annual Report Published
• NHWC Conference a Big Success
• Podcasts & Webinars
• Data Centers – Let’s Talk Water Demands
• Free Water Loss Management Training
• 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.

2024 Annual Report

More than $6.1 Million Awarded to Drought Resiliency Projects: 400+ Million Gallons of Water Savings Expected Annually - SRBC is awarding more than $6.1 million to 17 projects that will improve water availability and quality during critical low flow periods. This marks the fourth year of competitive funding to progressive drought resiliency projects through the Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program.

2025 Awardees       Press Release

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.

News Release       Natural Gas Report