Part One with Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Who are they and what do they do?
UNDATED As we begin our Boroughs to the Bay and Beyond segments, we first talk about the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. Their job? To safeguard the watershed. This means, among other things, protecting streams and aquatic resources, monitoring water quality and watching out for floods and droughts. Executive Director of the SRBC, Paul Swartz, says it also means they make sure that those who need water get enough of it, and no one gets too much. He says they want to make sure during dry times that the water is evenly split. He says he doesnt want a power or energy producer having water, when a farmer doesnt. And, why should we worry about water? Swartz says because it is a finite resource. He says it must be planned for and managed for the long term, and we should conserve water not just during drought times. The SRBC continues to manage resources so there is enough water for now and for generations to come. The Commission, which consists of a staff of less than 40 people and opera
