Honorable New Jersey and Pennsylvania representatives:

I know that you are well aware that we have had no floods from 1955 until the first flood in September 2004. Thereafter, we have had flooding in April 05 and June 06. Although we received notice to "prepare to evacuate" in March 07 luck was with us that time and we did not flood, at least in Stockton, NJ.

It is so unfair that we are forced to live in constant fear of being flooded due to NYC DEP's mismanagement of their Delaware River Reservoirs and the DRBC's failure to act on our behalf. Frankly, I cannot fathom how a commission that was created to protect and speak for the TriState River communities as a member of the Decree Parties could fail so miserably in their jobs. If I didn't know better, I would think that NYC DEP is paying their salaries... However, I do know better. I know that "we" the tax payers are paying their salaries, yet they fail to act or speak in our best interests.

If you have yet to lend your voice to this issue, I urge you to speak up now, before we have another flood.
For our many representatives who have stepped up and spoken on our behalf and who have written to the DRBC and the Governors, thank you, we reallyappreciate it. With electronic communications and scanners at our finger tips, word spreads very fast and your letters of support are quickly circulated. Rest assured that none of us will forget those of you who have stood up for us.

I am once again requesting that all of you ask our Governors and the DRBC to insist that NYC DEP reassess its entire water system, not just the 3 Delaware River Reservoirs. Once the entire system is reassessed and optimized, it will be apparent to everyone that there is more than enough water to go around. No one will do without water and there will be no reason why the Riverside communities are not afforded a measure of safety with the 3 Delaware River Reservoirs being maintained at 80% capacity. Keeping the 3 Delaware River Reservoirs at 80% capacity will require robust bottom releases, which will benefit the fisheries, sportsmen, recreationalist, the aquatic eco-system, and the "river" businesses. It is the way to go, whereby we will all benefit and I ask that you give this request serious consideration.

Please send an immediate letter to your respective Governor and the DRBC and let them know that you are not giving in to the pressure of NYC DEP; and that you will be standing with and speaking on behalf of your constituents.

Please read "Joan's" very simply stated email below. Joan lives right below the Pepacton Reservoir and sees first hand what is going on. She has given us permission to distribute her email.

Respectfully,
Sharron Dallas
Stockton, NJ
ACU