One of the gauges to remain in operation is on the far side (Port Jervis) of this bridge

RESTON VA - Funding from the U.S. Geological Survey will help keep at least eight critical stream gauges operational, including one on the Delaware River at Port Jervis, across from Matamoras.

Along with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Susquehanna Flood Forecast and Warning System and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, an important agreement was reached to keep certain sites operational that are critical for the National Weather Service to provide flood forecasts and warnings. 

These partner agencies developed a plan to fund as many as 17 of the most critical gauges that were slated to be discontinued.  Information from these gauges is used by emergency managers and others to help protect lives and property.

“This is an excellent example of how federal, state, and local governments can work together to find solutions that help protect property and save lives,” said Rafael Rodriguez, Director of the USGS New York Water Science Center. “This funding partnership is not only good for residents in New York, but it will also benefit those living in other states downstream.”  

NY City officials agree. “We have kept open the lines of communication throughout this process and have worked cooperatively with elected officials, emergency managers and state, federal and local partners to ensure that funding for the most essential gages is continued, ” said Paul Rush, Deputy Commissioner for Bureau of Water Supply, NYCDEP.

The USGS will continue to work with federal, state, and local government agencies to seek alternative funding sources for another ten high-priority gauges that may be discontinued if a source of funds is not found. 

Table 1 (partial) – Streamgages that will be funded through the National Streamflow Information Program (NSIP). 

Table 2 (partial) – Streamgages that will be funded by USGS Cooperative Water Program and partner agencies.