Join us for a casual happy hour and a series of short lightning talks highlighting how resilience work is taking shape across our region, from big-picture planning to on-the-ground action.

What We’re Seeing Across the Region

Chris Linn, Manager of the Office of Resilience and Environment, DVRPC

An overview of Building Resilience Together, including a landscape assessment of regional resilience efforts. Chris will highlight what’s changing across the region, where the gaps are, and how different organizations are responding.

Planning for Resilience at the Basin Scale

Sarah Beganskas, Manager of Water Quality Assessment, DRBC

An overview of resilience at the watershed scale, including insights from A Framework for DRBC’s Water Resources Resilience Plan and what’s ahead in Phase 2.

Resilience on the Ground: Camden

Jon Compton, Executive Director, The Center for Environmental Protection

A closer look at how resilience planning plays out at the local level, with a focus on community-driven approaches through the Camden Coastal Resilience Plan.

What’s Next: Testing New Ideas in Philadelphia

Abby Sullivan, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Philadelphia

A preview of the DOE Testbed, an emerging approach that could shape how we think about and implement resilience moving forward.

This event is free to attend, but RSVPs are required. For more info., email hburns@delawareestuary.org

$5/person  

Celebrate the arrival of summer outside with a guided, interpretive hike led by Paul Kovalski, aka Dr. Dinosaur, on the longest day of the year.

Spend the afternoon with us on the water in a canoe ($10, 2-3 people) or kayak ($5, one person). All gear and instruction are provided.

$5/person  

Learn about the watery world of ponds as we use nets to catch and identify everything from tiny insects to amphibians.

$10/person 

Explore the cosmos with an interactive lesson inside a planetarium, followed by a viewing session where you'll get hands-on experience using telescopes to observe celestial wonders. 

This event was made possible with generous support from The PPL Foundation.  Rain date: June 20, 8pm - 10pm

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is excited to announce that it has published a new report, PFAS Water Quality and Fish Tissue Assessment Study – Year 3, and an accompanying interactive tool to support awareness of PFAS in the Delaware River Basin (DRB).  

The DRBC report overviews a three-year study examining average PFAS concentrations in surface water, sediment, fish, and shellfish. The findings conclusively demonstrate that PFAS contamination is widespread, persistent, and increasing downstream in the basin, particularly in tidal waters.  

Join DRBC staff on Monday, June 15th from 12 PM – 1 PM to learn about notable trends and takeaways from DRBC's field investigation and participate in a demonstration of the new interactive application that visualizes PFAS levels across the basin.  

The webinar is free, but registration is required. To register, visit: TinyURL.com/PFAS-Update. Please reach out if you have any questions. 

$3/person  

Explore our hands-on exhibit room – climb to a bald eagle’s nest, beaver lodge, bat cave, and more!

Come together under the rainbow as we celebrate PRIDE with a hike on our Reserve! Enjoy our fields and forests with friends old and new, and maybe even walk away Queen (or King/NB royalty, obvs!) of our lovingly crafted LGBTQ+ Nature trivia competition!  

Preregistration is required. Free program with a suggested donation. Please dress for the weather with sun protection. This program is open to families and individuals of all ages. 

$10/person   Join us for the morning at our ponds. We’ll provide guidance, gear, and bait. No Fishing License Needed.

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom Webinar

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About DRBC Advisory Committees:

The DRBC's advisory committees provide a forum for the exchange of information and viewpoints on a variety of issues, enhancing communication and coordination. 

Advisory committee and subcommittee meetings are open to the public.

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The DRBC makes every effort to keep this page current, and it is regularly updated. It is sometimes necessary to cancel or reschedule previously announced meetings, so we encourage you to revisit this page for any last minute changes!

$5/person: Join our staff for a short hike under May’s Blue Moon.

Enjoy some time on our ponds in a canoe or kayak. All gear and instruction are provided. $5/kayak - $10/canoe

Joint meeting of the DRBC’s Monitoring Advisory and Coordination Committee and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s Science and Technical Advisory Committee: May 28, 2026, 10 a.m., virtual.

This is the annual joint meeting of the DRBC's Monitoring Advisory and Coordination Committee (MACC) and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary's Science and Technical Advisory Committee (PDE STAC).

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About DRBC Advisory Committees:

The DRBC's advisory committees provide a forum for the exchange of information and viewpoints on a variety of issues, enhancing communication and coordination. 

Advisory committee and subcommittee meetings are open to the public.

• Sign up to receive email notification about advisory committee meetings

• Learn more about DRBC's Advisory Committees

The DRBC makes every effort to keep this page current, and it is regularly updated. It is sometimes necessary to cancel or reschedule previously announced meetings, so we encourage you to revisit this page for any last minute changes!

The Lake Hopatcong Block Party offers a unique Main Street-style experience in a beautiful lakeside setting. Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, this event brings visitors together with businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, crafters, and food vendors for a community day like no other featuring activities, entertainment, raffles, a children’s scavenger hunt, and more.
Find out more at lakehopatcongfoundation.org/blockparty
For questions, please contact: Lake Hopatcong Foundation, 973-663-2500, info@lakehopatcongfoundation.org

$5/person: Identify birds around PEEC using binoculars and identification apps. Practice spotting, listening, and logging your observations during spring migration.

The DRBC's advisory committees provide a forum for the exchange of information and viewpoints on a variety of issues, enhancing communication and coordination. 

Advisory committee and subcommittee meetings are open to the public.

• Sign up to receive email notification about advisory committee meetings

• Learn more about DRBC's Advisory Committees

Join The Botanical Hiker, Heather Houskeeper, for this introductory botany lesson. Learn how to utilize plant identification guides before spending time outside practicing your new-found skills. Guidebooks and magnifying loupes will be provided. This event was made possible with generous support from The PPL Foundation. $10/person

$5/person: Join our staff to watch salamanders emerge and frogs begin to call as they become active for seasonal breeding. This event was made possible with generous support from PPL.

Enjoy some time on our ponds in a canoe or kayak. All gear and instruction are provided. $5/kayak - $10/canoe

$5/ person: Join our staff for a short hike under the Flower Moon.

Celebrate the Earth with hands-on activities, conservation exhibits, vendors, crafts, food, music, and more! $5/Car

Celebrate Arbor Day early by learning how to identify local tree species and their benefits through hands-on activities .$5/person  

Explore local waterfalls transformed by spring rains with our staff. Transportation spaces are limited. $10/person  

Join our staff to watch salamanders emerge and frogs begin to call as they become active for seasonal breeding. This event was made possible with generous support from The PPL Foundation. $5/person

Learn about the watery world of ponds as we use nets to catch and identify everything from tiny insects to amphibians. $5/person