News From Around the Basin – September 5, 2024

New Swimmable Potomac report is out, ICPRB hiring, sliver of extreme drought, and more, in this week’s Potomac News Reservoir – September 5, 2024 >>>

River Report – Low Flows but Rain in the Forecast

Rains through last weekend helped buoy river flows, which is nice to see after a dry summer. Rain for this time of year is on par with the average.

Unfortunately, the rain might be too little, too late for fall leaf peepers. The experts are calling for an early and lackluster fall color season.

According to the Virginia DEQ’s most recent Drought Advisory Update, the Shenandoah region remains in Drought Warning while much of Northern Virginia is back in Drought Watch.

The U.S. Drought Monitor map now shows a tiny sliver of Extreme Drought (D3) sneaking over the light gray line that outlines the Potomac basin. The Severe and Moderate drought status in the basin is not significantly different from last week’s map. The dark red showing Exceptional Drought (D4), the worst in two decades, is outside the Potomac basin and eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

We’re hiring!

ICPRB seeks an enthusiastic, hands-on, detail-oriented individual to be a member of our Administrative Team. The Administrative Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Administration.  This is a full-time position and the individual selected will be expected to work onsite in Rockville, MD for at least three days a week.

Application deadline is September 13.

Learn more and see how to apply >>>

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