Urges parties to 1954 U.S. Supreme Court Decree to address Delaware River Basin flooding risk.
This resolution urges the Governors of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware to petition the United States Supreme Court to amend the 1954 Decree to require New York City to maintain adequate year-round voids in its reservoirs. The resolution highlights that the Delaware River, which flows through these states, has historically flooded, endangering human life and property. Reports indicate that managing New York City reservoir levels is a significant factor in downstream flooding.
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