Delaware River Basin Commission Annual Report 2001

Abstract

The Delaware River Basin Compact, between the federal government and the four signatory states (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) ensures that water resource decisions are based on a majority vote among the five signatory parties. The instrument through which the Compact's terms are implemented is the Delaware River Basin Commission. The Commission addresses plans, projects, and policies dealing with water supply, pollution control, flood protection, conservation, watershed management, recreation, and, on a rare occasion, hydroelectric power. This 2001 annual report discusses changes in the Commission's membership, water regulations and monitoring of water quality in the Delaware River, a new water resources plan, public educational information, and a financial summary for the Commission.