The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) recently held its 41st Annual Awards Gala along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Each year, WRA honors individuals, organizations and agencies that have done great work in the Delaware River Basin and beyond, improving our shared waters through their vision, innovation and leadership.

This year, we are pleased to share that DRBC Executive Director Steve Tambini, P.E., received the Samuel S. Baxter Memorial Award! Steve was honored for his 40-year career of distinguished service and leadership in water resources, promoting and personifying technical excellence, integrity, collaboration and diplomacy in developing and implementing solutions to complex challenges in the Delaware River Basin.

View the dinner program to learn more about this award and all honorees: https://www.wradrb.org/recognition-dinner/program/.

Congratulations to Steve and to all the winners!

Tambini stands at the podium to give his remarks. Photo by the DRBC.	The Samuel S. Baxter Award 2024. Photo by the DRBC.	The crowd listens to Tambini as he gives his remarks. Photo by the DRBC.

DRBC's Chad Pindar gives remarks at the SRRF 2024 grant announcement. Photo by the DRBC.

DRBC staff recently participated in the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund (SRRF) Grant Announcement and Bus Tour. The SRRF provides grants to government agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality in the Schuylkill River Watershed.

This year, roughly $500,000 was awarded to support nine projects that will address stream restoration, agricultural pollution and stormwater runoff.

  • Learn more about this year's grant announcement (pdf).

The SRRF was established through a unique public-private partnership between Exelon Nuclear, the Delaware River Basin Commission and the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area. Since being established in 2006, the fund has distributed more than $4.6 million–and leveraged another $5 million–for 121 projects that protect and restore the Schuylkill River.

DRBC Manager of Water Resource Planning Chad Pindar, P.E., gave remarks at the grant announcement, highlighting DRBC's role and support of the SRRF, as well as the success of this public-private partnership to improve the waters of the Schuylkill Basin.

  • Learn more about the SRRF from Schuylkill River Greenways

  • Additional information can be found on our website

UDC Executive Director Laurie Ramie gives remarks. Photo by the DRBC.

Earlier this month, DRBC staff was pleased to attend the Radio Catskills Community Awards Dinner. Each year, this independent radio station honors individuals for their outstanding local commitment to enriching their communities.

This year, Upper Delaware Council (UDC) Executive Director Laurie Ramie received special recognition for leading the Council in its work supporting environmental stewardship, community engagement and sustainability.

The UDC oversees a partnership of federal, two states and local governments to manage the 73.4-mile designated Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The DRBC is a non-voting member.

Congratulations to Laurie and to all the winners!