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!
Dive Into Our Freshwater Mussel Story Map!
What are freshwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels are bivalve mollusks just like oysters, clams, and saltwater mussels. But how are these mussels different from saltwater mussels?
Want to learn more? Explore our freshwater mussels page and our new story map!
View Our Calendar
Where can you find PDE? All over the place. Just take a look at our calendar page and list of events we have going on in the Delaware Estuary.
Click HERE to go to our calendar page.
Delaware River Festival, Sept. 28
Save the Date for the 2024 Delaware River Festival!
Stay tuned for more information by checking the official event website.Read More
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
PDE’s Science Coordinator Kelly Faller learns to interpret the music of nature in New Jersey wetlands. Plus, a high school Woodstown, New Jersey cuts the ribbon on new rain garden.
Click here for the latest and other issues of Estuary News.
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 www.delawareestuary.org/soe23.
We’re Looking for Volunteers!
Are you handy with carpentry? Do you enjoy volunteer work?
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has a need for a carpenter who would like to volunteer for a project.
For more information, visit our Volunteer page.
Dive Into Our Freshwater Mussel Story Map!
What are freshwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels are bivalve mollusks just like oysters, clams, and saltwater mussels. But how are these mussels different from saltwater mussels?
Want to learn more? Explore our freshwater mussels page and our new story map!
View Our Calendar
Where can you find PDE? All over the place. Just take a look at our calendar page and list of events we have going on in the Delaware Estuary.
Click HERE to go to our calendar page.
Delaware River Festival, Sept. 28
Save the Date for the 2024 Delaware River Festival!
Stay tuned for more information by checking the official event website.Read More