Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan
Learn more about the plan, RFP, webinar, past awards and schedule
About the CWIPWhat's New
Monthly Minute September 2024 - A 60 second summary of what's been happening at the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.
- York County Freshwater Mussel Survey
- National Rivers and Streams Assessment
- Head Over Heels for Eels
- Abandoned Mine Drainage in the Susquehanna
Conowingo "Pay-for-Success" Program - Request for Proposals Round Two - SRBC is releasing a second round of requests for proposals for projects that mitigate water quality impacts of the Conowingo Reservoir on the Chesapeake Bay. In the first round, the Commission, acting as financing authority, offered $11 million provided by the state of Maryland to seven projects that meet nutrient reduction goals of the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan.
Funding Opportunity for Local Watershed Enhancements - Following a successful inaugural year, SRBC is opening a second round of their Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant program to support local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of our local waterways.
SRBC Holds Business Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland - SRBC held its quarterly business meeting in Baltimore, Md. on September 12th, 2024. Among its actions, the Commission: adopted a preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 budget; adopted the member jurisdiction allocation requests for Fiscal Year 2026; adopted a proposed rulemaking for procurement and bid protest procedures; approved four grant amendments; and acted on 24 regulatory program water projects, tabling 2.
SRBC Seeks Hydrologist 1 - SRBC seeks a Hydrologist 1 for the Planning & Operations Program located in its Harrisburg, PA office. This position provides technical support on a variety of water resources projects including water availability studies, consumptive use mitigation grants, flood warning and response, drought planning and monitoring, and environmental flow management.
Innovative Program Awards $11 Million to Reduce Chesapeake Bay Conowingo Pollutants - The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) are thrilled to announce funding of more than $11 million to seven projects that will help mitigate water quality impacts of the Conowingo Reservoir on the Chesapeake Bay.
SRBC to Hold Public Hearing on Water Project Applications - SRBC will hold a public hearing on August 1, 2024. The hearing will cover applications for several water withdrawal and consumptive use projects. These projects, along with a final rulemaking previously tabled, will be presented for Commission action at its next business meeting on September 12th, 2024.
The Guardian (Summer 2024) - 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 Summer 2024 topics include: Executive Director's Message Happy Trails Leading the Way with eDNA Tracking Tioga Infinite Cooling, Vast Potential Downstream Happenings
Innovative Cooling Tower Technology Achieves Significant Environmental and Efficiency Gains - Infinite Cooling Inc. and the SRBC are excited to announce the successful completion of a landmark cooling tower upgrade pilot project in collaboration with the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) at their waste-to-energy facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
2023 Annual Report
Our 2023 annual report highlights the remarkable achievements and continued dedication of our staff and partners in managing and maintaining the Susquehanna River Basin.
