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!
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
Pennsylvania Coast Day
See the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from a yacht (supplies limited). Splash past a submarine in a kayak, swan boat, row boat or skiff. Then explore the shore, where two dozen… 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
Cleanup to Benefit Rowers, Delaware Children
NEWPORT, Del. — The Newport Rowing Club is best known for its competitive nature, but it also teaches teens to respect nature. That is why Head Coach, John Cohn looks… Read More
Stony Creek Anglers to Kick Off Schuylkill Scrub March 25 in Norristown
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Locals will kick off the three-month Schuylkill Scrub by cleaning up Norristown’s Stony Creek on March 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed. The Schuylkill… 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
Hundreds to Descend on Summit for River and Bay
People from across the East Coast will gather for a summit on the environment at the Grand Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey on Jan. 22-25. Among other topics, they… Read More
2017 Art Contests
Philadelphia Art Contest The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is now accepting entries on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department for its Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest. The… Read More
Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit
The 2017 Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit is quickly approaching! We are thrilled at the presentations and posters that we have lined up! Please note registration is closed. Program and Abstracts:… 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
Pennsylvania Coast Day
See the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from a yacht (supplies limited). Splash past a submarine in a kayak, swan boat, row boat or skiff. Then explore the shore, where two dozen… 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
