What the Delaware River ‘salt line’ is, and why we should care where it is
Among all the things that Philadelphians love about the Jersey Shore, the taste of the Atlantic Ocean is not one of them.
Officials concerned over salt levels in Delaware River as drought worsens in Philadelphia area
The Delaware River Basin Commission is holding a virtual meeting Tuesday as it considers next steps to address drought ...
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Rain and snow coming but not nearly enough to end Delaware River watershed drought
Rain is in the forecast for the parched Delaware River basin but it will make only a tiny dent in the drought in the ...
Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought
The salt front in the river has encroached well above its normal level and is now near Philadelphia International Airport. It ...
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Delaware River basin managers could take conservation efforts if drought worsens
Reservoir levels remain above thresholds that trigger drought operations, but officials could soon declare a water supply ...
Rainfall keeps Delaware in a drought watch, prevents drought escalation
The state will remain in drought watch, where it has been for nearly a month. The Newark Reservoir will begin to refill from ...
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DRBC hearing outlines dry conditions and possibility of calling a drought for the Delaware River
The Delaware River Basin Commission held a public hearing to gather comments about the abnormally dry conditions in the ...
Drought and wildfires are giving New Jersey and New York a taste of California life
Governors in New York and New Jersey have begun warning their residents to save water as an unusual drought grips the region.
Delaware to remain in drought watch despite New Jersey decision
New Jersey escalated to a drought warning, a step up from a drought watch. Delaware is remaining at a drought watch for now.
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Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought
Officials with the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) said they have released billions of gallons of water from upstream reservoirs to keep the river at acceptable levels in Philadelphia ...