HAWLEY, PA — The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Regulated Flow Advisory Committee (RFAC) will meet on Tuesday, April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, 126 PPL Dr.

The advocacy group Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) advises: “The fate of the next river management plan that impacts the cold water ecosystem of the Upper Delaware River and the economic and ecological health of the entire river system hangs in the balance.

“On April 5, 2016 the entire Delaware River conservation community expects that the five key decision makers from PA, NY, NJ, DE, and NYC who must unanimously approve this plan are coming to Hawley, PA to provide us with a progress update and to hear our concerns and ideas about the future of the river.

“Let’s fill the room and make sure the decision makers know that the management of this river affects more than 15 million lives, and a transparent process with the full participation of all watershed stakeholders is critical. Tell them we need a plan that protects aquatic habitat, provides for multiple water resource needs from upstate NY to the Delaware Bay, ensures consistent water releases/flows for recreational enjoyment, and enhances tourism opportunities to help those who rely on the river for their economic livelihoods.”