Vision Statement

The Delaware River Basin Commission has embarked on a program to assess its effectiveness in managing the basin's water resources. One element of this program is the development of a Vision Statement to guide the Commission's future activities. A draft Vision Statement recently was drafted by a committee of DRBC commissioners and staff members.

The Commission is seeking input on the Vision Statement from individuals and organizations familiar with the DRBC. Suggestions can be forwarded via e-mail to Jeffrey Featherstone at: jfeather@drbc.state.nj.us

DRAFT

The Delaware River Basin Commission was formed in 1961 by the signatory parties to the Delaware River Basin Compact (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the United States) to share the responsibility of managing the water resources of the basin. Since its creation, the Commission has provided leadership in restoring the Delaware River and protecting water quality, resolving interstate water disputes without costly litigation, allocating and conserving water, managing river flow, and providing numerous other services to the signatory parties. The success of the past serves as a promise for the future as the Commission and the region move into the 21st century. In implementing the Compact, we will be guided by our Vision, Mission and Core Values.

VISION OF THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION

The Commission will be the leader in developing, protecting, and enhancing the water resources of the Delaware River Basin for present and future generations.

MISSION

We will:

· Serve local, state, regional, and national interests.
· Provide comprehensive watershed management.
· Seek increased public involvement.
· Promote effective inter-agency coordination.
· Act as stewards of the basin.

By:

· Regularly updating the Commission's Comprehensive Plan.
· Adopting and implementing policies to manage the basin's water resources.
· Providing opportunities for public education, information exchange, and resolution of issues.
· Integrating environmental and economic needs.
· Basing decisions on sound science.

CORE VALUES

We believe in:

· Public service.
· Treating everyone with fairness and respect.
· Acting in an open, honest and professional manner.
· Listening and responding to our constituents.
· Encouraging innovative, creative solutions to water management problems.
· Improving our expertise.
· Enjoying and respecting the magnificent resource that is the Delaware River and its watershed.

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