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 ...

Since its establishment in 2016, the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program (DRBRP) has delivered $72.1 million in federal grants, leveraged $100 million in additional investments, and funded ...

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 ...

The Delaware River's salt front -- the line where ocean water and freshwater meet -- has been shifting upstream from its typical spot near Wilmington to about 20 miles north, near the Philadelphia ...

Drought and sea level rise have caused salt water from the Atlantic Ocean to creep into the Delaware River Basin, a major source of drinking water for Philadelphia and the surrounding area ...

The Delaware River’s average depth is only four to five feet, although holes of 12 to 18 feet are not unusual. A diver with a local search and rescue team said no light penetrates the bottom at all.

The Delaware River's salt front -- the line where ocean water and freshwater meet -- has been shifting upstream from its typical spot near Wilmington to about 20 miles north, near the Philadelphia ...