ABOUT DRBC: Managing, Protecting and Improving the Basin's Water Resources since 1961

Created in 1961, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is a federal/interstate government agency responsible for managing the water resources within the 13,539 square-mile Delaware River Basin without regard to political boundaries. The five commission members are the governors of the basin states (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' North Atlantic Division, who represents the federal government.

In addition to water supply and conservation, project review/permitting, flood loss reduction, flow and drought management, and planning, DRBC has robust water quality programs that protect the existing high water quality of the river's non-tidal section and help maintain and improve the water quality of the river's tidewaters.

This Flickr site will be primarily used to highlight DRBC monitoring activities, which support commission water quality programs, as well as DRBC education/outreach initiatives and general Delaware River Basin photos.

COMMENT POLICY

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is utilizing social media to reach a broader audience with news on commission activities and related information. In addition to Flickr, DRBC is using Twitter (twitter.com/drbc1961) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/delrivbasincomm) on a trial basis in addition to RSS feeds (www.nj.gov/drbc/rss.xml); social media sites may be added or deleted by the commission at any time.

The following establishes basic guidelines and is subject to amendment or modification at any time. DRBC's complete policy is available at www.nj.gov/drbc/about/public/social_media.html.

DRBC’s official social media sites are managed and monitored by the commission’s communications office during normal business hours, which are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. DRBC social media sites will be checked as time allows and information will be added or replied to as deemed appropriate.

The public is invited to share their relevant thoughts and visual content with us and with others. The views expressed in visitor comments reflect those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the DRBC. Also, external links posted on this site do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of DRBC.

Comments are expected to be courteous and respectful, even if they reflect a dissenting opinion. Commenters grant DRBC and anyone viewing the commission's sites permission to copy, distribute, or share the commenter’s work. Please note that commenters and the written and visual content they post are also subject to the Terms of Service (TOS) of the host site.

USE OF DRBC PHOTOS/VIDEOS

DRBC images and video posted by DRBC to its social media sites should be properly cited and credited to the DRBC if used elsewhere, such as a printed publication. DRBC requests that individuals wishing to use a DRBC image or video elsewhere contact the commission at contact@drbc.state.nj.us to obtain proper accreditation language.

For general comments or communications, please contact DRBC by visiting www.nj.gov/drbc/contact/.

Last Updated: July 7, 2016