Public Participation

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Executive Director's Message

News & Views from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission

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Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan

Learn more about the plan, RFP, webinar, past awards and schedule

About the CWIP

What's New

Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program Opens - SRBC is committed to the mitigation of consumptive use and improving the drought resiliency of our basin. Through its Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant program, the Commission will continue to expand its pool of partners in the effort by providing up to $6 million this year.

Press Release       Grant

Monthly Minute October 2024 - A 60 second summary of what's been happening at the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

  • New MD Water Quality Monitoring Station
  • SRBC Monitors Low Flow Conditions
  • Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Opens

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SRBC Seeks an IT Intern - SRBC seeks a part-time intern to assist in day-to-day IT operations, including helpdesk support based out of its Harrisburg office.

Employment Opportunity

The Guardian (Fall 2024) - 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 2024 topics include: Executive Director's Message The Adventures of SR1 Watershed Wellness 5K at a Time Pay-For-Success Program Round 2 Striking a Balance Water Saving Win-Win Downstream Happenings

Newsletter

SRBC to Hold Public Hearing on Water Project Applications and Proposed Regulatory Fee Schedule - SRBC will hold a public hearing on October 30th, 2024 to review various water withdrawal and consumptive use project applications. In addition, the Commission will receive public testimony on a proposed 2025 regulatory fee schedule. These projects and the regulatory fee schedule will be presented for Commission action at its next business meeting on December 12th, 2024.

News Release       Proposed Fee Schedule

Conowingo "Pay-for-Success" Program - Request for Proposals Round Two - SRBC is releasing a second round of requests for proposals for projects that mitigate water quality impacts of the Conowingo Reservoir on the Chesapeake Bay. In the first round, the Commission, acting as financing authority, offered $11 million provided by the state of Maryland to seven projects that meet nutrient reduction goals of the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan.

News Release       About CWIP

Funding Opportunity for Local Watershed Enhancements - Following a successful inaugural year, SRBC is opening a second round of their Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant program to support local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of our local waterways.

News Release       About the Grant

SRBC Holds Business Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland - SRBC held its quarterly business meeting in Baltimore, Md. on September 12th, 2024. Among its actions, the Commission: adopted a preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 budget; adopted the member jurisdiction allocation requests for Fiscal Year 2026; adopted a proposed rulemaking for procurement and bid protest procedures; approved four grant amendments; and acted on 24 regulatory program water projects, tabling 2.

News Release

Innovative Program Awards $11 Million to Reduce Chesapeake Bay Conowingo Pollutants - The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) are thrilled to announce funding of more than $11 million to seven projects that will help mitigate water quality impacts of the Conowingo Reservoir on the Chesapeake Bay.

News Release       About CWIP

2023 Annual Report

Our 2023 annual report highlights the remarkable achievements and continued dedication of our staff and partners in managing and maintaining the Susquehanna River Basin.

Annual Report