Delaware River Basin Commission
Coverage of Delaware River Basin Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Garrity lays out plan to ‘unleash’ the commonwealth’s natural gas industry
Stacy Garrity, the Republican nominee for governor, plans to end a state ban on new fracking sites on her first day in office to boost Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry. She envisions expanding gas production and exports, contrasting with current state policies that include a moratorium on drilling in state parks and Delaware River Watershed. The race against Governor Josh Shapiro centers on energy policy amid rising electricity prices and national fuel concerns.
- New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River
Toxic PFAS chemicals are widespread in the Delaware River and its fish, according to a Delaware River Basin Commission report. The study shows rising PFAS concentrations outpacing water volume, indicating ongoing discharges from industrial and wastewater sources. A new interactive tool maps PFAS hotspots in the basin.