The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed held their 11th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum last month, bringing together over 300 watershed advocates to collaborate and build capacity for environmental conservation throughout our region.

Several DRBC staff participated this year as presenters, moderators or simply attendees learning from and networking with our watershed partners and stakeholders. Staff discussed the Flexible Flow Management Program, moderated sessions and presented on our work related to water quantity and water quality.

  • The Flexible Flow Management Program: Effects on the Delaware River Basin -  presented by Amy Shallcross, P.E., DRBC Manager of Water Resource Operations (pdf)

  • Talkin' TREB: 2022 Technical Report for the Estuary and Basin - presented jointly by DRBC and Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) Staff (pdf)

       • Learn more about the TREB Report (compiled every 5 years by the PDE): https://www.nj.gov/drbc/public/publications/pde_treb.html 

Staff appreciated the opportunity to share our scientific and engineering expertise at this conference. The Forum is a great opportunity to brainstorm solutions, identify gaps and foster strong working relationships to advance our shared water resource protection and management goals across the Basin.

  • Learn more about the 2023 Forum: https://www.delriverwatershed.org/2023-forum

DRBC Deputy Executive Director Kristen B. Kavanagh, P.E., moderated the "Takin' TREB" session, which was given jointly by DRBC & PDE staff. Photo by the DRBC. Click for larger image.	DRBC Sr. Water Resource Engineer Michael Thompson, P.E., discusses the Water Quantity section of the TREB, highlighting water supply and demand trends and consumptive use. Photo by the DRBC. Click for larger image.	DRBC Sr. Aquatic Biologist Jake Bransky discusses the Water Quality section of the TREB, highlighting key Delaware Estuary water quality data and PFAS monitoring data. Photo by the DRBC. Click for larger image.