2026
Experience the Estuary Celebration
Celebrating PDE’s Pearl Anniversary — 30 Years of Protecting the Delaware Estuary
Tickets and Sponsorship Information will be added in Spring 2026.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Vie by Cescaphe | Philadelphia, PA
Join us for the 2026 Experience the Estuary Celebration, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s signature annual event bringing together regional leaders, partners, and supporters committed to protecting and restoring the Delaware River and Bay.
As we celebrate PDE’s 30th Anniversary—our Pearl Anniversary—we honor three decades of science, collaboration, and community impact. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring delicious food, networking with friends old and new, and opportunities to support the estuary we all depend on.
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Thank You to Our 2025 Celebration Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
SWAG Sponsors
Centerpiece Sponsors
Oyster Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
DuBois Environmental/Atlantic City Electric
Energy Transfer
Exelon Corporation
Harmelin Media
HDR
Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP
TTI Environmental Inc.
Champion
Battelle
Delaware River & Bay Authority
Mott MacDonald
Beverage
AKRF, Inc.
Design
Frank McShane
Nonprofit/ Government
DelAtlantic Conservation District
Delaware River Basin Commission
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
New Castle Conservation District
Philadelphia Water Department
PhilaPort
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Environmental Studies
Supporter
Becker & Frondorf
Pilot’s Association for the Bay and River Delaware
Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Urban Engineers, Inc.
Auction
Artesian Water Company
dsm-firmenich
Event Committee:
Nicole Brown, Kate Campbell, Roy Denmark, Bob Dobbs, Craig Durand, Ron Heun (Chair),
Margaret Hunter, Bob Matty, Gus Mergenthaler, Krista Seng, Monica Styles McQuillan, Joseph Tarsavage
2025 Event Photos
