Delaware River Commission Schedules Virtual Water Talks
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Delaware River Basin Commission is hosting a virtual public hearing on May 6, 2026, to discuss water projects and approve budgets for the next fiscal year. They’ll follow up with a virtual business meeting on June 11, 2026, to finalize decisions and share updates. If you care about water in the Delaware River area, this is your chance to speak up and see how money and projects might affect your community.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Adoption of Water Program and FY2027 Budgets
The Commission will consider adoption of the FY 2027–2029 Water Resources Program and will adopt the Commission's current expense and capital budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and will apportion among the signatory parties the amounts required to support those budgets. These budget actions will be considered during the May 6 hearing process and at the June 11, 2026 business meeting.
Virtual Public Hearing with Participation Options
The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on May 6, 2026, starting at 1:30 p.m., and will post project lists and draft decisions on www.drbc.gov at least ten days before the hearing. You can register to attend, submit written comments through the web-based comment system through 5:00 p.m. on May 11, 2026, watch a livestream on https://www.youtube.com/@DRBC_1961, and request accommodations (closed captioning and toll-free phone access) when registering.
Limited Record Comment at June 11 Business Meeting
The business meeting on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. will include up to one hour of informal Open Public Comment, but there will be no opportunity for additional public comment for the record on items that had a hearing on May 6, 2026. Commissioners may defer action and, if they do, may announce an additional written comment period or hearing later.
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