Fish Farms Get Thirsty: Water Permits Flow in Pennsylvania
Published Date: 3/12/2026
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Summary
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to several fish nursery projects in Pennsylvania during February 2026. These permits let groups withdraw specific amounts of water from local streams and wells to support fish farming without extra fees or delays. If you’re involved in water use or fish nurseries in this area, these approvals keep things flowing smoothly and on schedule.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Wykoff Run Nursery: Water Withdrawal OK
If you operate the Wykoff Run cooperative fish nursery in Grove Township, Cameron County, PA, the Commission approved withdrawals up to 0.720 million gallons per day (peak day) from Wykoff Run and 0.087 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1 on February 2, 2026.
Northern Swatara Nursery: Peak Withdrawal Approved
If you operate the Northern Swatara Creek Watershed Association cooperative fish nursery in Washington Township, Schuylkill County, PA, the Commission approved withdrawals up to 0.260 million gallons per day (peak day) from an unnamed tributary to Sweet Arrow Lake on February 4, 2026.
Pine Grove Landfill Nursery: Dual Source Approval
If you operate the Pine Grove Landfill cooperative fish nursery in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA, the Commission approved withdrawals up to 0.360 million gallons per day (peak day) from an unnamed tributary to Swatara Creek and up to 0.022 mgd (30-day average) from Pine Grove Well 1 on February 11, 2026.
Union County Sportsmen Nursery: Withdrawal OK
If you operate the Union County Sportsmen Association cooperative fish nursery in Hartley Township, Union County, PA, the Commission approved withdrawals up to 0.224 million gallons per day (peak day) from an unnamed tributary to Penns Creek and 0.036 mgd (30-day average) from Well 1 on February 23, 2026.
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