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!
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 is now accepting entries on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department for its Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest! All… 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
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
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 is now accepting entries on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department for its Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest! All… Read More
