Rapid River Report: Increase in Abnormally Dry Conditions
The percentage of the basin in Abnormally Dry conditions this week is 38%, up only a couple percentage points from last week. The 7-day forecast shows a dry spot over the Potomac River basin.
The flow at the USGS Point of Rocks gage is 2,400 cubic feet per second, which is right at the median level.
Curious how our conditions have changed since the spring? Watch a timelapse video of drought conditions from April through August on ICPRB’s Facebook page >>>
Delegation Visit to ICPRB
Last week, five leading water resource officials from Turkmenistan visited the offices of ICPRB to exchange information about regional water management. The meeting was facilitated by the International Visitor Leadership Program at the Institute of International Education. At the meeting, ICPRB Executive Director Michael Nardolilli and Director of CO-OP Operations Dr. Cherie Schultz discussed water and environmental governance at the federal level.
Upcoming ICPRB’s Fourth Quarter Business Meeting
The ICPRB Fourth Quarter Business Meeting is coming up on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The meeting will be held in person at the offices of ICPRB in Rockville, Maryland. Commissioners will receive a welcome from Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton, honor outgoing Commissioners Tsai and McCabe, and learn about ICPRB’s work at the Chesapeake Bay Program. Find the draft agenda on our Business Meetings site on our webpage.
The public is invited to attend the meeting to provide public comment. Please contact us by Friday, September 5, for more information on how to attend.