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!
SAN Scrub & Pub
Join Us!
2:30 – 5 p.m., Thursday, March 26
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Join the Schuylkill Action Network (SAN) for some spring cleaning in Upper Merion Township. Volunteer a little of your time to clear clutter from the area that winds up in our waterways.
Dine Out & Support PDE!
Dine Out and support PDE on March 24! Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary and make your meal out twice as nice! Visit Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront in Wilmington from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 15% of total net sales from your lunch or dinner will benefit Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
2026 Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Join the Cleanup Crew and Volunteer!
The Christina River Watershed Cleanup returns Saturday, April 11.
For more information and to register, visit www.christinarivercleanup.org.
Are you ready to help make the Christina River Watershed a little cleaner? It’s easy!
Chester River Festival
Celebrate community and clean water on May 9 with the Chester River Festival.
What to Expect:
We’ll be mere steps away from the Delaware River, the source of drinking water for millions of people in the Chester and Philadelphia area.
We’re Looking for Fellows & Interns
In school? Graduating soon? Making a career change?
We’re in the market for three estuary science fellows and an engagement intern. Find more information by going to our Careers page.
Planting for Clean Water
Discover how amazing plants can help keep our water clean and healthy. Plant your own seeds and watch them grow at home!
This program is intended for children 6 to 10 years old, but is open to all.
Take a Hike! Experience Sights and Sounds Via Our Tidal Marsh Story Map
Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in a tidal marsh, compliments of Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s new story map. No boots, boats, or bug spray required.
Visit: https://bit.ly/TidalMarshVirtualHike
Read the Latest Estuary News
In this issue…
Read about PDE and partners returned more than 1,800 freshwater mussels to their forever home in the Delaware River, what Constellation Energy has in mind for one of its generation sites in Croydon, Pennsylvania, and the big reveal of the winners of this year’s Trash Free Waters art contest winners.
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.
SAN Scrub & Pub
Join Us!
2:30 – 5 p.m., Thursday, March 26
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Join the Schuylkill Action Network (SAN) for some spring cleaning in Upper Merion Township. Volunteer a little of your time to clear clutter from the area that winds up in our waterways.
Dine Out & Support PDE!
Dine Out and support PDE on March 24! Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary and make your meal out twice as nice! Visit Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront in Wilmington from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 15% of total net sales from your lunch or dinner will benefit Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
2026 Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Join the Cleanup Crew and Volunteer!
The Christina River Watershed Cleanup returns Saturday, April 11.
For more information and to register, visit www.christinarivercleanup.org.
Are you ready to help make the Christina River Watershed a little cleaner? It’s easy!
