The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a study of Deer Creek Watershed in southern Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The study will include an assessment, evaluation of the anticipated water demand projected 10-to-25 years into the future, and help develop a list of stakeholders.

Written technical and cost proposals are due to SRBC by August 12.

Findings from this interstate watershed study will be used by SRBC to guide regulatory and planning decisions affecting the Deer Creek Watershed, in cooperation with the State of Maryland and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The contractor will be expected to focus their review on the following tasks:

· Inventory and assess key water resources of the Deer Creek Watershed;

· Establish a sustainable yield from the watershed;

· Describe and inventory current water uses;

· Project demands for different use sectors; and

· Evaluate potential issues and problems related to future water availability.

For more information, see the request for proposal at the SRBC website.

7/22/2005