The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) announced $4 million to $6 million in funding for the 2027 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program toward projects that improve water availability during dry weather and drought within the Susquehanna basin. The SRBC is especially interested in projects that: 

• Recharge groundwater by helping stormwater soak into the ground, replenishing underground water supplies and sustaining stream flows during dry periods. 

• Increase water reuse to reduce overall water consumption and preserve available supplies. 

• Protect critical recharge areas by preserving lands where water naturally infiltrates the ground and replenishes aquifers. 

• Expand water storage to provide additional water supplies when stream flows decline. 

Townships within the basin area are eligible to apply through January 29, 2027. SRBC will host an informational webinar on November 17 at 11 a.m. to provide an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, and application process, along with an opportunity to ask questions. Click here to register for the webinar.