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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is an interstate agency that coordinates the management of water resources in the Susquehanna River Basin. Our mission is to enhance public welfare through comprehensive planning, water supply allocation, and management of water resources.
Susquehanna Flood Forecast & Warning System – The Susquehanna River Basin from Cooperstown, N.Y., to the Chesapeake Bay is one of the nation's most flood-prone watersheds, experiencing on average $150 million in damages each year. The Susquehanna system provides for early flood warnings to help save lives and reduce property damages.
Discover the mission, goals and programs of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. Learn about the history of the SRBC and its role in managing water resources in the Susquehanna River Basin. Find out how the SRBC is committed to environmental justice and serving all communities in the Basin.
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is a federal-interstate compact commission created by the Susquehanna River Basin Compact (Pub. L. 91-575) between three U.S. states: ( Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland ), and the federal government, and signed into law by President Richard Nixon on Christmas Eve 1970 to be effective 30 days ...
Mar 3, 2022 · Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) Overview In Pennsylvania, the USGS's water-resources roots date back to the late 1800's, with the initiation of streamflow gaging on the Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers and assessments of groundwater resources near Philadelphia.
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is an interstate body, with representatives from New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the federal government, that manages the environmental stewardship and economic development of the Susquehanna river and its tributaries.
Susquehanna Atlas. View basinwide or subbasin specific base maps such as land use/land cover, soils, geology, precipitation, and major watersheds. View maps from current Commission projects such as Subbasin Surveys, Low Flow Monitoring, TMDL, West Branch AMD Remediation Strategy, and more.
The SRBC Water Quality Portal provides public access to data collected as part of the Commission's programs to assess and track water quality conditions in the basin. Within the data portal, you will find chemical, biological, and habitat data for rivers and streams in our basin.
Following the United States gaining independence in the Revolutionary War, in 1790 Colonel Timothy Matlack, Samuel Maclay and John Adlum were commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to survey the headwaters of the Susquehanna river.
Summer 2024: News & Views from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission! Earlier this month, on a steamy July morning overlooking the Susquehanna River, we were honored to host the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science as they announced the 17th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card – the highest grade the Bay has ...
