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The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) is
an interstate compact commission established by Congress in 1940
to help the Potomac basin states and the federal government to
enhance, protect, and conserve the water and associated land
resources of the Potomac River basin through regional and
interstate cooperation. The ICPRB is represented by appointed
commissioners from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West
Virginia, the District of Columbia, and the federal government.
The Commission works through a strategic plan that shapes its
activities to support its goals and objectives.
The Commission's annual reports are available online in pdf
format for easy download or you can request a paper copy by
emailing info@icprb.org.
The Commission staff of 24 people includes professionals from
various disciplines, many with advanced degrees. Two of the
staff members work exclusively with the Chesapeake Bay
Program. Staff include environmental engineers, aquatic
ecologists, biologists, and professionals in communications.
Website: "http://www.potomacriver.org/"
[Summary provided by the ICPRB]
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