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Delegations from China's Nanjing & Shaanxi Provinces Visit DRBC to Discuss Water Resource Management

Last month, DRBC hosted two delegations from China: a six-member group from the Nanjing Water Affairs Bureau and a 15-member delegation from the Shaanxi Water Affairs Group.

With backgrounds in water supply, water resources engineering and management, the delegations' members were interested in meeting with DRBC staff and learning from them about DRBC’s history and responsibilities, with a focus on commission water quality monitoring and water supply programs.

DRBC Director of Science and Water Quality Management Dr. Namsoo Suk led both presentations, with Sr. Water Resource Modeler Dr. Li Zheng providing valuable translation assistance. DRBC Water Resource Engineer Dr. Fanghui Chen and Finance/Accounting Manager Lulin Zhong also provided translation services. Additional commission staff participating included Deputy Director Kristen Bowman-Kavanagh, Director of External Affairs and Communications Peter Eschbach, and Communications Specialist Kate Schmidt.

Outreach and education is an important strategic goal of DRBC. Hosting delegations from foreign countries, as well as from outside the basin, helps share information about the unique role of the commission and how it manages the shared water resources of the Delaware River Basin without regard for political boundaries.

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DRBC Dir. of External Affairs & Communications Peter Eschbach provides the Nanjing delegation with a brief overview of the commission. Photo by DRBC.DRBC Dir. of Science & Water Quality Management (L) discusses DRBC monitoring programs, while Sr. Water Resource Modeler Dr. Li Zheng listens. Photo by DRBC.The Nanjing delegation was engaged and a good discussion ensued regarding how we are able to manage water resources throughout the basin and across state lines. Photo by DRBC.Nanjing Water Affairs Bureau Deputy Inspector Wu Yongxin (L) and DRBC's Peter Eschbach pose for a photo. Photo by DRBC. The Nanjing delegation and participating DRBC staff pose for a photo after the meeting. Photo by DRBC.
DRBC staff welcome the Shaanxi delegation to the commission. Standing L to R: DRBC Dir. of External Affairs & Communications Peter Eschbach, DRBC Deputy Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh, P.E., and DRBC Sr. Water Resource Modeler Dr. Li Zheng. Photo by DRBC. DRBC's Peter Eschbach (R) provides the Shaanxi delegation with an introduction to the basin and the commission. Dr. Li Zheng (L) was a huge asset to the meeting, providing valuable translation assistance. Photo by DRBC.The Shaanxi delegation was engaged with the presentation, which included Q&A and discussion on how commission practices could be employed back in China. Photo by DRBC. DRBC's Dr. Namsoo Suk (R) gave an overview of some of DRBC's main water quality monitoring efforts, while Dr. Li Zheng (L) listened and provided translation. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Peter Eschbach accepts a gift of thanks from Shaanxi Water Affairs Group President Wang Yu. Their province is home to the Terracotta Army, and the gift was a small replica of some of the soldiers. Photo by DRBC.The Shaanxi delegation and participating DRBC staff pose for a photo after the meeting. Photo by DRBC.