It’s Nesting Season for Osprey in the Delaware Estuary
An osprey sits on its nest in Lewes, Delaware. This is the time of year when these raptors return to the Delaware Estuary to nest and hatch chicks. Often, osprey […]
Two Cleanups Make a Sweep in DE & PA this Spring
Above: Staff from Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, volunteer at the annual Scrub & Pub litter cleanup in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania. This spring, […]
Dive Into the World of Wild Celery
Above: The dense green canopy of leaves from wild celery (Vallisneria americana) grows in an aquarium for study. In the wild, it provides shelter for fish and invertebrates, as well […]
2025 Annual Report Released
Dear Friends, We hope you’re take a few minutes to read through the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s 2025 Activity Report. It celebrates all we accomplished by working together in […]
A Little Purple Magic: Meet Woodland Phlox
Photo by: Dlanglois (Wikimedia) Woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata) is one of spring’s most charming native wildflowers, bringing a gentle splash of color just when gardens need it most. Blooming in […]
Downstate Artists Take Top Prizes in Delaware Art Contest
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE — For the second year in a row, downstate Delaware artists are taking home the top prizes in Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s (PDE) Trash Into Treasure Art […]
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Celebrates Its Pearl Anniversary: 30 Years of Science, Restoration, and Community
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE — The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE), host of the Delaware Estuary Program, marks a milestone this year with its pearl anniversary, celebrating 30 years of connecting […]
Tiny Feet, Big Attitude: The Secret Life of Piping Plovers
Photo by: Diana Robinson (Flickr) The piping plover (Charadrius melodus) is an endangered shorebird. They are sand-colored on the back and white below. During the breeding season, adults sport […]
