The Delaware River Basin Commission has started the process of developing a Climate Resilience Plan to address the impacts of changes in the frequency, duration and geographic distribution of severe storms, floods and droughts brought on by climate change. 

A resolution adopted last June directing Commission staff to develop the Plan includes an outline of the kinds of issues it should address, including, but not limited to flow and drought management, flood loss, water quality, water use and water efficiency, water equity and environmental justice, metrics to measure the impacts of climate change, education and funding priorities.

Public Input

DRBC has scheduled a series of public input sessions on the plan, both in-person and virtual-- to assist the staff in developing the plan.

The next session is a March 12 webinar and seven more meetings will be held through June 11.

Click Here for the schedule and for instructions on registering to attend.

Group Presentations

DRBC staff is also available to attend your group or event to learn more about the Climate Resilience Plan and the process.

To arrange for a speaker, send an email to: contact@drbc.gov.

Sign Up For Updates

Click Here to sign up for updates on the planning process (select DRBC Climate Resilience Plan).

For more information and background documents, visit DRBC's Climate Resilience Plan webpage.

For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the Delaware River Basin Commission website.  Click Here to sign up for regulator updates.  Follow DRBC on Twitter.  Visit them on YouTube.

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[Posted: February 28, 2025]

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