## Public Participation

Learn more about public comments and Commission meetings
Public Participation

## Executive Director's Message

News & Views from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission
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## Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program

Learn more about the grant program, schedule and awards
About the Grant

## What's New

***The Guardian*** - 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 Spring 2024 topics include: Executive Director's Message;Huge Data Gaps Filled;Helping the Helpers;2023 Last Looks;Partnership with Pinchot; andDownstream Happenings.

Newsletter

**Susquehanna River Basin Commission Annual Report 2023** - The 2023 annual reporthighlights the remarkable achievements and continued dedication of our staff and partners in managing andmaintaining the Susquehanna River Basin.

2023 Annual Report

**Monthly Minute March 2024** -A 60 second summary of what's been happening at the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
        -  SRBC 2023 Annual Report Now Available 
        -  Compliance Team Ensures Protection of Our Water Resource 
        -  General Permit GP-03 for Cooperative Fish Nurseries Adopted 

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**SRBC held its quarterly business meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on March 14, 2024** - Among its actions, the Commission: approved one grant agreement; adopted General Permit GP-03; approved a motion to release a proposed rulemaking regarding agency procurement for public comment; and acted on 25 regulatory program water projects, with two projects being tabled.

News Release

**Proposed Rulemaking and Procurement Procedures Policy** - TheCommission is seeking public comment on a proposed rulemaking and companion policy. Theproposed rules would amend the regulations of the Commission to provide for agencyprocurement and bid protest procedures.

Public Comment    Draft Policy

**$68 Million Grant Awarded to Restore Severely Impaired Watershed** - SRBC has been awarded $68,255,481 through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Abandoned Mine Lands and Acid Mine Drainage Grant Program to construct an active treatment plant in the Tioga River Watershed. The plant will remedy severe acid mine drainage from historic coal mining that pollutes the Tioga River, and the benefits will expand far beyond the restoration of a single waterway.

News Release

**Blossburg Couple Honored for Efforts to Restore the Tioga River Watershed** - SRBC is honoring a couple whose devotion to the restoration of the Tioga River Watershed will soon turn its orange, polluted waters into clear, healthy flows. Charlie and Joyce Andrews of Blossburg, Pennsylvania received the *William Jeanes Sr. Award*from SRBC Commissioners on December 14th, 2023 at their quarterly business meeting held in Corning, New York.

News Release

**Groundbreaking Groundwater Recharge Study Released** - SRBC has published a groundbreaking study focused on groundwater rechargepotential in over-utilized areas with limited water availability. The study – Identifying Optimal Groundwater Recharge Locations and Critical AquiferRecharge Areas within the Susquehanna River Basin – was completed by the Commission to help identify important areas of the basin.

News Release
**General Permit 02 - effective October 1st, 2023**
The Commission has approved a new general permit that allows for the withdrawal ofgroundwater from wells for emergency uses or maintenance activities.

Fact Sheet    GP-02

# 2023 Annual Report

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

Annual Report

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Public Water Supply Assistance Program
The Public Water Supply Assistance Program supports small municipal systems in meeting the Commission’s regulatory requirements and provides education and training specifically for public water supply systems.

Water Application & Approval Viewer
Search pending applications and approved projects.

Commission Grant Programs
Learn more about grants offered by the Commission to support projects that improvewater availability, water measurement and watershed resiliency during critical lowflow periods and droughts throughout the Susquehanna River Basin.