Fish Farms Get Thirsty: Water Permits Flow in Pennsylvania
Published Date: 3/12/2026
Notice
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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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-11967 — Actions Taken at the June 4, 2026 Meeting
On June 4, 2026, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave the green light to several water projects in Pennsylvania, including new and renewed water withdrawals. They also updated their budget and water program, extended an emergency certificate, and secured important grants. These moves affect local communities and businesses by managing water use carefully, with some projects allowing up to 5 million gallons per day, starting immediately.
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2026-09314 — Grandfathering Registration Notice
If you run a water project in the Susquehanna River Basin, this notice is for you! The Commission is reissuing 'grandfathered' registrations for certain projects, like Danville’s water system, during April 2026. This means some projects keep their old permissions without new fees or changes, but you gotta act within the set dates to stay in the clear.
2026-07201 — Grandfathering Registration Notice
If you run certain water projects in the Susquehanna River Basin, you needed to register by March 31, 2026, to keep your old permissions (called 'grandfathering'). This notice lists two companies that got their registrations approved, so they can keep using water without new permits. No new fees were mentioned, but missing the deadline could mean extra paperwork or costs later.
2026-07199 — Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water
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2026-05822 — Actions Taken at the March 12, 2026 Meeting
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