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!
PDE and Partner Organizations sign ARRC Agreement
On May 1, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) became one of seven regional, cultural and environmental organizations to lay the groundwork for a future Aquatic Research and Restoration Center (ARRC)…. Read More
Schuylkill Scrub
The Schuylkill Scrub is a watershed-wide clean-up initiative that takes place from March 1st through May 31st every spring. The Schuylkill Scrub is now part of the Great American Cleanup… Read More
Clean Water Delaware
We have partnered with the Delaware Nature Society, Delaware Center for Inland Bays, and the University of Delaware Water Resources Agency to educate the public on water issues in… Read More
2018 Art Contests
Philadelphia Art Contest The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department is proud to announce the winners of its Green City, Clean Waters… Read More
Experience the Estuary Celebration
Join us for the Experience the Estuary Celebration on September 27, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., in Claymont, Delaware. Guests will dine on fresh Delaware Bay oysters with fellow enthusiasts… Read More
Hundreds to Hit the River for Pennsylvania Coast Day
Resources: Photos — #PACoastDay PHILADELPHIA — The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary will entertain hundreds of families at Pennsylvania Coast Day on Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Walnut Plaza on Penn’s… Read More
Open Houses
After 20 years, the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Delaware Estuary (CCMP) is being revised. The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is taking the lead to assemble… Read More
Paddler Puts Water to the Test During 100-mile Sojourn
Resources: StoryMap — Photos — Blog PHILADELPHIA — Sarah Chudnovsky of Shillington, Pennsylvania spent a week testing almost 2 million people’s drinking water on June 3-9. This occurred as she and more than 200… Read More
Phila. Shows Off its Mussels in World’s First City-owned Hatchery
PHILADELPHIA — Experts unveiled the world’s first city-owned hatchery for freshwater mussels on Feb. 16. This attraction is part of a new exhibit at the Fairmount Water Works, which is… Read More
PDE and Partner Organizations sign ARRC Agreement
On May 1, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) became one of seven regional, cultural and environmental organizations to lay the groundwork for a future Aquatic Research and Restoration Center (ARRC)…. Read More
Schuylkill Scrub
The Schuylkill Scrub is a watershed-wide clean-up initiative that takes place from March 1st through May 31st every spring. The Schuylkill Scrub is now part of the Great American Cleanup… Read More
Clean Water Delaware
We have partnered with the Delaware Nature Society, Delaware Center for Inland Bays, and the University of Delaware Water Resources Agency to educate the public on water issues in… Read More
