US Army Corps Of Engineers To Sign Cost Sharing Agreement On Future Use Study Of Francis E. Walter Dam Reservoir In Carbon County

On September 17, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Delaware River Basin Commission, and New York City Department of Environmental Protection will participate in a signing ceremony for a cost-sharing agreement for an amendment to a feasibility study involving the Francis E. Walter Dam Reservoir in Carbon County.

The study will evaluate the existing and future use of the Francis E. Walter Dam Reservoir during Delaware River basin emergency drought conditions to support/aid salinity repulsion in the Delaware Estuary, provide low flow augmentation, and protect aquatic life. 

Previous studies did not fully reevaluate all opportunities to provide additional flows for drought management.

The feasibility cost sharing agreement amendment will position the study to ensure adequate time and resources to complete a full re-evaluation. This includes additional environmental modeling and engineering analysis. 

Click Here for a copy of the event advisory. [Note: This is not a public event.]

Visit the US Army Corps Of Engineers Francis E. Walter Dam Reevaluation Study webpage for more information.

Resource Links:

-- Delaware River Basin Commission Says Existing Uses At F.E. Walter Dam In Carbon County Should Be Protected  [PaEN]

[Posted: September 11, 2024]  PA Environment Digest