The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people, science, and nature for a healthy Delaware River and Bay. The Delaware Estuary is the region's most important cultural, economic, and recreational resource. Animals and people need a healthy Estuary for drinking water, industry, food and fun. You can sign up to receive our newsletter and be the first to know about fun events and volunteer opportunities!
Gardening for Clean Water
Join us for a cup of coffee and learn about gardening with native plants and how it’s connected to clean water.
What to expect: A great evening to learn about native plants, good company, and maybe take away a free plant (while supplies last).
New Info on American Shad and River Herring, White Paper from Science and Technical Advisory Committee
Science and Technical Advisory Committee Publishes
White Paper on American Shad and River Herring
Threats remain on depleted populations of key migratory fish in the Delaware River Basin
The Delaware Estuary Program’s Science and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) released a new white paper entitled the Life History, Population Status, and Restoration of American Shad and River Herring in the Delaware River Basin.
Volunteer Shell Bagging with PDE
Looking to earn some volunteer hours?
Help PDE bag oyster shells in Philadelphia on October 4 and in Wilmington on November 1.
We recycle oyster shells from local restaurants and bag them for future use in restoring shorelines around the Delaware River Watershed.
Gardening for Clean Water
Join us for a cup of coffee and learn about gardening with native plants and how it’s connected to clean water.
What to expect: A great evening to learn about native plants, good company, and maybe take away a free plant (while supplies last).
Experience the Estuary Celebration, Oct. 9
Experience the Estuary with PDE
Get your tickets now for PDE’s biggest night of the year!
What: Experience the Estuary Celebration
When: Thursday, Oct. 9
Where: Vie, Philadelphia
The Estuary Celebration will be an evening of great food, drinks, and people.
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
Read about the Schuylkill Action Network’s Sojourn Scholar’s experience during the annual Schuylkill River Sojourn.
All of this and more are part of this issue. Click here for more!
2025 Delaware River Festival
Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden
FREE family fun at the Delaware River!
Join us at Penn’s Landing in Philly and Wiggins Park in Camden for a fantastic day of games, sights, activities, and more from 10 a.m.
2023 State of the Estuary Report
Our 2023 State of the Estuary Report is hot off the press! The Delaware Estuary and Watershed has maintained a “fair” rating since 2012. Find out what determined this rating by visiting the report HERE.
Gardening for Clean Water
Join us for a cup of coffee and learn about gardening with native plants and how it’s connected to clean water.
What to expect: A great evening to learn about native plants, good company, and maybe take away a free plant (while supplies last).
New Info on American Shad and River Herring, White Paper from Science and Technical Advisory Committee
Science and Technical Advisory Committee Publishes
White Paper on American Shad and River Herring
Threats remain on depleted populations of key migratory fish in the Delaware River Basin
The Delaware Estuary Program’s Science and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) released a new white paper entitled the Life History, Population Status, and Restoration of American Shad and River Herring in the Delaware River Basin.
Volunteer Shell Bagging with PDE
Looking to earn some volunteer hours?
Help PDE bag oyster shells in Philadelphia on October 4 and in Wilmington on November 1.
We recycle oyster shells from local restaurants and bag them for future use in restoring shorelines around the Delaware River Watershed.
