Susquehanna River Basin Commission.       November 2000.     Recent publications and staff reports of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.      Published list.     2 p.      [WBI-74].

The document contains a listing of recent publications and staff reports that are available from the SRBC. Most are free of charge. The documents range from 1994 through May 2000.


Mansueti, Romeo and Kolb, Haven.       1953.     A Historical Review of the Shad Fisheries of North America.     Published document.     29 p.     [WBI-75].

The publication contains historical information on shad fisheries in Pennsylvania on the Susquehanna River and the Delaware Bay and River. Economic importance of the fisheries is included, as is the impact of dams and fishways on spawning and movement throughout the waterways. A Catch Statistic of the PA fisheries from 1880-1942 listing harvests in pounds is included in the document. Mention is made of various legislation that was enacted to study or preserve the shad and shad fisheries.


Susquehanna River Basin Commission.     1997.     Summary of Nutrient and Suspended-Sediment Loads in the Susquehanna River Basin, 1994-95. Published report.     33 p.     [WBI-76].

Six long-term nutrient monitoring stations were established to monitor nutrient and suspended sediments found within the basin during periods of low and high flow. Three sites are located on the Susquehanna River and three are located on major tributaries. The stations can be found at Towanda, Danville, Marietta, Lewisburg, Newport and Conestoga PA. Samples were collected monthly for low flow results and high flow results were collected on a daily basis. Water was tested for ammonia, Kjeldahl nitrogen (dissolved and total), nitrite plus nitrate, orthophosphates and phosphorus (dissolved and total amounts). Testing was performed at Pa. DEP laboratories according to established guidelines. Water discharge was also tabulated. The results are presented mainly in tables and graphs with a written summary at the end of the report.


Susquehanna River Basin Commission.     1973.     Coal Mine Drainage in the Susquehanna River Basin Executive Summary.     Published report.     49 p.     [WBI-77].

The document summarizes the Coal Mine Drainage in the Susquehanna River Basin report. Drainage from these mines and its effect on streams and the community are highlighted. Abatement measures for reduction and/or elimination of the pollutants including estimated costs are included. For detailed information see the full report mentioned above.


Susquehanna River Basin Commission.     1973.     Coal Mine Drainage in the Susquehanna River Basin.     Published report.     297 p.     [WBI-78].

The report divides the region into four areas: the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, the Tioga River, the Juniata River and the Anthracite Region tributary that drains into the Susquehanna River. Information on coal mining and coal mine drainage (CMD) for each area is given. Each area is appraised for the severity of CMD along with the source, the cost and viability of abatement. The benefits of abatement are covered and are used to justify the cost of restoring the watershed. Recommendations for abatement methods are included. A large color map of the area shows areas with coal deposits, streams that are affected by acid mine drainage and streams that are intermittently affected by acid mine drainage.

Susquehanna River Basin Commission.  2001.  2001 Annual Report.  Published Document  10 p.   [WIB-157].