Formed in 1961, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is the gov't agency responsible for managing, protecting & improving the water resources of the DRB.
Join us June 20-26 for the 31st Delaware River Sojourn! This guided paddle + camping trip - themed "Our Nation's River" - celebrates the integral role the Delaware River had in the founding of our Nation 250 years ago & its importance to communities today. https://t.co/USd45k1iuU
Want to join the 2026 Delaware River Sojourn: June 20-26, but haven't registered yet? It's not too late, but spots are filling! Paddle equipment, meals, shuttling & safety guides provided. Join this educational paddling & camping adventure for a day or the whole thing. Info ⬇️
⚠️ @MattMeyerDE has declared a statewide drought watch due to ongoing dry conditions. We’re asking Delawareans to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use. Limit lawn watering and use non-drinkable water on lawns and turf fields when possible.https://t.co/OMkNRBKjCK
Toxic PFAS chemicals are pervasive in the Delaware River, a new tool shows.
The so-called “forever chemicals” were found at higher levels between Chester and Pea Patch Island.
https://t.co/AhsHqTvwin
Thank you to @69News' Rob Manch for taking the time to interview staff yesterday about our new PFAS publication! We are holding a webinar on June 15, 12-1 p.m., to review the report & a new web application showing PFAS data in the Delaware River Basin. Info at link in comments.
Here's a look at the latest 90-day precipitation departures across the Mid-Atlantic. A trend has persisted this Spring with wetter than normal conditions across the interior and drier conditions towards southern and coastal areas.
DRBC thanks everyone who attended last month's meeting of DRBC's Subcommittee on Source Water Protection. The meeting recap, with links to the presentations given, is now available at the link in the comments. And, save the date of Nov. 18 for the next subcommittee meeting!
DRBC's 2Q Business Meeting is on Thursday, June 11, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Open to the public, remote via Zoom Webinar + livestreamed on YouTube. Open public comment at meeting's conclusion. Visit link in the comments to register for the business meeting and view the agenda.
This Thursday! The @demembridge's World Environment Day is happening June 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, New Castle, Del. DRBC will be tabling; be sure to stop by and say hi if you attend this free, educational community festival!
https://t.co/RWh6vkkW0O
DRBC News Release: New Research Details PFAS Prevalence in the Delaware River Basin
💧Research shows PFAS contamination is widespread & persistent
💧New DRBC tool allows public to view & explore known PFAS contamination
💧June 15 webinar to review findings & tool
More info⬇️
Reminder! DRBC's Monitoring Advisory & Coordination Committee is holding a joint meeting with @DelawareEstuary's Science & Technical Advisory Committee tomorrow, 10 a.m. Attend to learn about ongoing & planned Delaware River Basin water quality monitoring. https://t.co/tnT8bzmGeJ
DRBC is sharing the following job opportunity from our partner, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC). UDC, located in Narrowsburg, N.Y., has an opening for a Resources & Land Use Specialist. The deadline to apply is June 12. Get all the details at the link in the comments.
Request for feedback! The DRBC is requesting public input via a short survey for Phase 2 of its Water Resources Resilience Plan. Share your concerns about climate change impacts on water resources at the link in the comments.
Each year, Memorial Day allows us to honor and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Pictured here is a memorial cemetery at @WashXingPark, where an unknown number of Continental soldiers are buried. Learn more: https://t.co/cUg4I3AxOb
Want to join the 2026 Delaware River Sojourn: June 20-26, but haven't registered yet? It's not too late, but spots are filling! Paddle equipment, meals, shuttling & safety guides provided. Join this educational paddling & camping adventure for a day or the whole thing. Info ⬇️