Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin

Vicinity was featured on WFXT Boston 25 News for our ongoing electrification initiatives! 🎥 Boston 25 News reporter Ray Villeda joined Vicinity's Chief Sustainability Officer Matt O'Malley and Regional Vice President of Operations Don Silvia at our Kendall Square facility to learn more about the exciting transformation that is underway to electrify our facility, including our recently inaugurated 42MW electric boiler. We are committed leading the charge toward a sustainable future. Our electrification efforts are a key part of this journey, as we work to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and advance greener energy solutions for the communities we serve. Check out the full feature on Boston 25 News and see how we’re helping to build a more sustainable energy future for the cities of Boston, Cambridge, and beyond: https://lnkd.in/eHhXSQQh

Reminder! The DRBC's 4Q Business Meeting will take place this Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting is open to the public & will be held virtually via Zoom Webinar. Please visit https://lnkd.in/eR8sRJt for the link to view the meeting agenda & register for the webinar.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issues hardware advisories for industrial control system vulnerabilities

Last week, Trenton Water Works mailed a letter to its 200,000 customers in Trenton and parts of Ewing, Hamilton, Hopewell and Lawrence townships saying that one of their inspectors falsified water quality reports between October 2022 and December 2023. Michael Walker, a spokesman for the utility, said while certain tests were not performed, there are safeguards in place.

#DYK: To inspire community giving and celebrate #GivingTuesday, the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) provided $100 to every American Water employee, via their Giving Rewards Account, to donate to an eligible charity of choice meaningful to them. Carrie Williams, President, AWCF, shares: “Our charitable focus to Keep Communities Flowing empowers our community partners and American Water employees to make meaningful long-term differences in the lives of those they serve." #GivingTuesday #AWCF

Excited, and nervous, not gonna lie. I'm in my before event anxiousness. But I am working with a phenomenal team behind the scene, generous conference sponsors, and really awesome presenters!

Although still running low, recent rains have bolstered flows on the Delaware River. Here are two before & after pics of Warren County, N.J.'s Raubs Island on the Delaware River, as well as a before and after of the Delaware River at New Hope-Lambertville. The Raubs Island before pics (1 & 3) were taken on Nov. 6, and the New Hope-Lambertville before pic (#5) was taken on Oct. 29. The Raubs Island after pics (2 & 4) were taken on Nov. 30, and the New Hope-Lambertville after pic (#6) was taken on Dec. 1.

Want to learn about getting 💰 for installing a #GreenRoof on private property? Join us for a virtual workshop on December 11 from 2-3 pm for eligibility requirements & how to apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3CBI3DK #NYCWater #GreenInfrastructure #GrantWorkshop

Last week, DRBC & the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) hosted a webinar for municipal employees, floodplain managers, engineers, planners and others working in hazard mitigation and community preparedness. This webinar was held as part of the Middle Delaware Flood Mitigation Assistance Project. Learn more about the project and view the Nov. 26 webinar and related materials: https://lnkd.in/ex6kN8Ev

💧Get paid to safeguard your neighborhood's Green Stormwater Infrastructure! 💧 The Philadelphia Water Department is recruiting new partners to join their Soak It Up Adoption team to help clean and care for green stormwater infrastructure systems in the city. This program empowers community members to become ambassadors for GSI in their communities! Learn how to make a splash in your community: https://lnkd.in/e_78Mw-F