Water supply managers for the Delaware River Basin this week declared an “emergency,” setting the stage for further action if dry conditions persist. The Delaware River Basin Commission declared the ...

A view of the Delaware River from Morrisville, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos ...

NPCA submitted the following position to members of the House Committee on Natural Resources ahead of a markup scheduled for May 7, 2024. The Delaware River Basin is home to nationally significant ...

Concerned that a ban on fracking near the Delaware River is at risk under a Republican Congress and the Trump administration, environmental advocates called Wednesday for proactive action to protect ...

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Salty oceanwater is creeping up the Delaware River, the source for much of the drinking water for Philadelphia and millions of others, brought on by drought conditions and sea ...

The Delaware River Basin provides drinking water for around 14.2 million people, but that is now at risk due to the rising threat of saltwater intrusion ...

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As drought conditions in the Philadelphia region continue to worsen, authorities are considering taking action to further protect the city's drinking water. The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) ...

EASTON, Pa.- Beyond the people who use the waterway for recreation, the Delaware River is a key source of drinking water in the Northeast. The multi-state commission overseeing the river basin has ...

A study now estimated at nearly $8 million aims to determine how Francis E. Walter Dam on the Lehigh River can aid its surrounding Delaware River Basin. New York City along with federal and regional ...