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!
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
See the winning submissions in the Delaware Trash Into Treasure art contest.
Plus! Find out how Delaware is AIMing for action in a changing climate with highlights from the 2025 RASCL Summit.
We’re Hiring!
We have an opening on our Engagement Team.
Estuary Community Coordinator: designs, develops, and implements community engagement projects focused on clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities in Wilmington, Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester. This person works with PDE’s Engagement Team.
2025 Delaware River Festival
Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden
FREE family fun at the Delaware River!
Join us at Penn’s Landing in Philly and Wiggins Park in Camden for a fantastic day of games, sights, activities, and more from 10 a.m.
Open Streets Wilmington Events, April 26 to Aug. 16
Join the party!
PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.
These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!
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 the report HERE.
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
See the winning submissions in the Delaware Trash Into Treasure art contest.
Plus! Find out how Delaware is AIMing for action in a changing climate with highlights from the 2025 RASCL Summit.
We’re Hiring!
We have an opening on our Engagement Team.
Estuary Community Coordinator: designs, develops, and implements community engagement projects focused on clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities in Wilmington, Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester. This person works with PDE’s Engagement Team.
2025 Delaware River Festival
Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 27, Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden
FREE family fun at the Delaware River!
Join us at Penn’s Landing in Philly and Wiggins Park in Camden for a fantastic day of games, sights, activities, and more from 10 a.m.
