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Korean Delegation Visits DRBC to Learn About River Basin Management

DRBC recently hosted a 15-member delegation from Korea at the commission's West Trenton headquarters. The delegation included officials from the Han River Basin Environment Office and from several provincial and metropolitan government organizations. The delegation requested to visit the DRBC during their fact-finding journey to the United States and Canada to gain a better understanding of the commission's unique approach to water resources management and watershed protection in the Delaware River Basin without regard to political boundaries.

Executive Director Steve Tambini provided welcoming remarks to the delegation. Communications Manager Clarke Rupert gave an overview of the DRBC's organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, and budget process, and Drs. Tom Fikslin and Namsoo Suk discussed the commission's various water quality programs. Dr. Suk also provided invaluable translation assistance when communicating about the more technical aspects of DRBC's water quality initiatives.

In addition to holding meetings with Korean government officials, the DRBC in recent years has hosted visitors from China, Brazil, and India.

Government officials from Korea visit DRBC to learn about river basin management from commission staff. Photo by DRBC.DRBC Executive Director Steve Tambini welcomes the delegation from Korea to DRBC headquarters. Photo by DRBC.DRBC Communications Manager Clarke Rupert (4th from right) provides an overview of the commission to the delegation. Photo by DRBC. DRBC Modeling Section Supervisor Dr. Namsoo Suk (5th from right) provides the delegation with information on the commission's various water quality programs. Photo by DRBC.The delegation poses for one last photo with DRBC staff in the commission's lobby. Photo by DRBC.