Job Opening at PDE
We have job and internship openings! Are you the next person to join our team? Apply today!
We’re hiring fantastic people to fill open positions for:
- Urban Waters Program Manager (Click here to learn more about the Urban Waters Federal Partnership)
- Grants Coordinator
- Science Intern
Learn more about each of these positions here by clicking here: https://delawareestuary.org/home/careers-2/
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.
Enter our Art Contest!
Artwork by Christina Holubinka
It’s time to enter the 2024 Trash Into Treasure Art Contest!
Artists, if you’re 18 years or older and live in the state of Delaware, you could be eligible to enter our art contest aimed at raising awareness about the importance of clean waterways. There are prizes for winning entries!
Click HERE for more information and an entry form.
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.
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
Take Our Quiz for National Estuaries Week (September 16 – 23, 2023)
2022 Annual Report
Read about what we did in 2022 for Clean Waters, Healthy Habitats, and Strong Communities, with help from supporters like you. Click HERE to learn more.
Urban Waters Mini-Grants
PDE is offering up to $10,000 in financial assistance for local partners working on greening and environmental projects in urban environmental justice communities.
The application deadline is July 7. Click on the button below to view the guidelines and access the application for this opportunity.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, Inc. received
financial support from the EPA under an Assistance Agreement. PDE’s activities are not being conducted by the EPA.
The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funding sources. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government, or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or its funding sources.
It’s time for the 2023 Spokesdog Competition!
Hello, Philadelphia dog owners!Check Out Our New Native Plant Guide!
Do you find yourself in your garden trying to tell the difference between young plants and the weeds? Do you wonder if a plant is native or not to the mid-Atlantic? Quit scratching your head because Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s new guide, Native Seedlings of the Delaware Estuary, helps take the guesswork out of regional native plants. Full of pictures, this new guide contains information on more than 50 common native plants used in backyard pollinator gardens and rain gardens. Information includes:
• Common and scientific names, plant family
• Important ID characteristics to distinguish the plant
from other plants/weeds
• Water & sun requirements
• Ecological benefits
• Seasonal points interest (for adult plant; flowering,
fall color, etc.)
• Photo of the plant in bloom
Click here for the full guide.
Want more information on plants? Go to our Perennial Pages site.
PDE’s New Board Chairperson
Nicole Brown Elected Board Chair of Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Organization also welcomes five new board members
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) welcomes a new head of its board of directors and five new board members.
As of Jan. 1, Nicole Brown, Client Development Manager for Suburban Consulting Engineers is PDE’s new board chairperson. In this role, Brown will facilitate board and executive committee meetings as well as provide guidance and leadership to PDE’s management to continue the success of the organization.
In addition to Brown’s election as board chair, PDE also welcomes five new board members: Kate Campbell of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, Kelly Anderson of the Philadelphia Water Department, Matin Katirai of West Chester University, Shawn Rodier of Jacobs, and Jeannie Morris of Vicinity Energy.
Brown has more than 25 years of experience with all phases of water and wastewater projects, having worked with clients to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of their systems. As an engineer, she utilizes her problem-solving skills along with effective communication to speak to the community on behalf of her clients. She is passionate about increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the water industry and focuses on encouraging the next generation of water professionals. A native of Philadelphia, Brown is proud to implement her experience to positively impact the region’s water. At Suburban Consulting, Brown manages regional water and wastewater clients.
“Throughout my life, I have had an appreciation of water and problem solving, which is why I became a civil engineer,” Brown said. “Being involved in the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary has given me opportunities to engage with water in creative and interesting ways that remind me of why I fell in love with water. PDE plays a vital role in sustaining this precious resource in our region and sharing the love of water with all that experience it.”
Brown is a proud wife, and mother of four children (and three fur babies). She loves to travel, experience new things and is a self-proclaimed foodie. She is a faithful member of her childhood church in West Philadelphia, and takes every opportunity to tell young people how much fun it is to be an engineer.
“Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is excited to have Nicole as its new board chair,” said PDE Executive Director Kathy Klein. “She has been actively involved with PDE for several years and has demonstrated leadership and her commitment to our organization’s mission. PDE’s staff are excited to be working with Nicole along with all of our board members on behalf of clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities for the Delaware River and Bay.”