The Delaware River Basin Commission Climate Change Advisory Committee met for the first time on August 4 to help inform DRBC’s future water resource planning efforts considering climate change and support development of a comprehensive study on climate impacts to the Basin’s water supply and water quality.

"Here in the Delaware River Basin we have some unique challenges. This Basin is prone to droughts and floods. Our main stem river is undammed and open to the ocean, meaning the bay and estuary are subject to sea level rise and storm surges. Bottom line – it’s complex, and we need this regional climate change expert committee’s help," said Steve Tambini, DRBC’s Executive Director.

Among the Committee’s first orders of business was to elect a chair. Howard Neukrug, P.E., Executive Director, The Water Center at Penn, University of Pennsylvania, was unanimously chosen by the members.

"The DRBC staff has assembled a strong team of climate experts who will now work together to share their knowledge and ideas on how to minimize the future impacts of climate change on our region’s water resources," said Neukrug.

The ACCC is one of seven DRBC advisory committees, which are important forums for information-sharing, dialogue and coordination among stakeholders and member state agencies.

These committees also help inform the Commission’s policy decisions. All advisory committee and subcommittee meetings are open to the public.

Visit the Climate Change Advisory Committee webpage for more information.

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[Posted: August 6, 2020]

8/10/2020