Potomac News Reservoir, January 13, 2022
A guide to service for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day in the Potomac News Reservoir.
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Upcoming ICPRB Webinar: Winter Salt Management in the Potomac Basin
You’re invited to participate in a webinar on Friday, January 21 from 12-1pm to learn and share about winter salt management in the Potomac basin.
REGISTER HERE for this free event.
This exciting event is being held as part of the implementation of the Potomac Basin Comprehensive Water Resources Plan and will feature a panel of speakers from Maryland State Highway Administration, City of Gaithersburg, Fairfax Water, and the Izaak Walton League of America. Panelists will share information related to their organizations’ on-the-ground salt management activities in the Potomac basin, followed by a Q&A session with participants.
Potomac News Reservoir, December 30, 2021
CPRB jobs, oysters, sturgeon, PFAS, and more in the Potomac News Reservoir.
We are Hiring: Director of Administration
We are seeking a results-driven, hands-on, detail-oriented, and responsive director of administration with strong interpersonal skills who can quickly become a key team player in this nimble organization. Learn more…
Potomac News Reservoir, December 16, 2021
ICPRB internships, flooding and infrastructure, river trash, and more in the Potomac News Reservoir.
ICPRB is looking for Spring/Summer 2022 Interns
ICPRB is looking for three interns to work with us during the spring and summer months of 2022.
We are looking for two science/technical interns. Primary tasks for these positions are to revise and enhance the existing water quality data sources inventory, assist with watershed modeling activities of the Water Resources section, and/or provide field support for the Aquatic Habitats section.
We are also looking for one Graphic Design Intern to work closely with ICPRB scientific staff to produce attractive written technical materials.
Potomac News Reservoir, December 9, 2021
Lower salt holidays, environmental justice, infrastructure investments, and more in the Potomac News Reservoir.
Potomac News Reservoir, November 18, 2021
ICPRB meeting, water quality report, microplastics, and more in the Potomac News Reservoir.
ICPRB 1st Quarter Business Meeting November 30, 2021
On November 30 the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) will hold its quarterly business meeting. The meeting will begin at 9:45 a.m. The Section for Cooperative Water Supply Operations on the Potomac (CO-OP) will begin at 8:30 a.m.
During the business meeting, the Commissioners will see a presentation on the recent ICPRB report, Rapid Response Survey of Cyanobacteria Toxin Levels Downstream of North Fork Shenandoah River Algal Bloom After Tropical Storm Ida, 2021, which investigated downstream toxin levels after Hurricane Ida blew through and scoured the harmful algal blooms from the North Fork Shenandoah. Commissioners will also get updates on the Land Prioritization Mapping for Protecting Drinking Water Quality project, ICPRB’s evolving Justice, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, the recent resolution to review water supply agreements, and more of ICPRB’s work over the past quarter.
The draft agenda and historical meeting documents can be found on the Business Meetings page.
The meeting will be virtual. Members of the public who wish to view the proceedings should Contact Us no later than close-of-business on Wednesday, November 24. You will be sent a link to the meeting.
Potomac River Water Quality at Great Falls: 1940-2019
What’s Past is Prologue
An important part of knowing where we are is knowing where we were. Water quality staff at ICPRB recently reviewed and proofed decades of water data collected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington Aqueduct Division, which provides drinking water taken from the Potomac for Washington, D.C, and parts of northern Virginia. Data from 1905 to 2000 had been digitized from fading paper records and checked for accuracy to provide a look at Potomac water quality over time. The long-term trends in water temperature, salt content, and other factors were examined and published in “Potomac River Water Quality at Great Falls: 1940-2019.” Viewing the arc of water quality during more than 80 years of data can provide insights for all research and restoration efforts. Take a look at this video on the results: