At its June 5 Business Meeting, the Delaware River Basin Commission unanimously adopted a resolution directing staff to develop a Climate Resilience Plan that includes elements related to planning, consultation, outreach, education and rulemaking concerning climate change.
Climate change impacts the Commission's mission to ensure an adequate and equitable supply of suitable quality water for Delaware River Basin water users and the environment. With the adoption of this resolution, the DRBC can move authoritatively toward developing water resources plans and policies for water resource resilience and adaptation.
"The Commission's ACCC is proud to have provided valuable connections to academic researchers, environmental organizations, water-using industries and water and wastewater utilities, allowing DRBC to tap into the latest climate-related science and seek input on studies, vulnerabilities and future scenarios," said ACCC chair Howard Neukrug, Founding Director of the Water Center at Penn.